Observations Using the Department's Telescopes
Poster Number
14B
Format
Poster Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Helene Flohic
Faculty Mentor Department
Physics
Abstract/Artist Statement
The purpose of this research is to determine the field of view and the limiting magnitudes of the ten inch diameter and twelve inch diameter telescopes of the UOP physics department. To determine these multiple images of dual star systems and star clusters were captured and analyzed. Using the dual star system, we are able to determine the area of view, and using the star clusters, we are able to determine the faintest stars that can be observed with each telescope. Determining these values will allow for simpler observations in future sessions as we will know the limitations of the telescopes and whether or not we will be able to observe a given object based on its distance, magnitude, or separation.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
Start Date
28-4-2018 1:00 PM
End Date
28-4-2018 3:00 PM
Observations Using the Department's Telescopes
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
The purpose of this research is to determine the field of view and the limiting magnitudes of the ten inch diameter and twelve inch diameter telescopes of the UOP physics department. To determine these multiple images of dual star systems and star clusters were captured and analyzed. Using the dual star system, we are able to determine the area of view, and using the star clusters, we are able to determine the faintest stars that can be observed with each telescope. Determining these values will allow for simpler observations in future sessions as we will know the limitations of the telescopes and whether or not we will be able to observe a given object based on its distance, magnitude, or separation.