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Test of CCD Precision Limits for Differential Photometry

Test of CCD Precision Limits for Differential Photometry

Authors :
Borucki, W. J
Dunham, E. W
Wei, M. Z
Robinson, L. B
Ford, C. H
Granados, A. F
Source :
Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 107
Publication Year :
1995
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1995.

Abstract

Results of tests to demonstrate the very high differential-photometric stability of CCD light sensors are presented. The measurements reported here demonstrate that in a controlled laboratory environment, a front-illuminated CCD can provide differential-photometric measurements with reproducible precision approaching one part in 105. Practical limitations to the precision of differential-photometric measurements with CCDs and implications for spaceborne applications are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Optics

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
107
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Notes :
NAS2-13796
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19980019446
Document Type :
Report
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/133665