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The MSSSO wide field CCD H alpha imaging survey

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posted on 2023-05-16, 11:06 authored by Buxton, M, Bessell, M, Watson, RD
A wide-field Hα survey of the Galactic Plane has been initiated by Mount Stromlo & Siding Spring Observatories in collaboration with the University of Sydney. The primary aim of the survey is to obtain images of the Galactic Plane in Hα and red continuum filters which will be compared with radio continuum images at 843 MHz from the Molonglo Observatory Synthesis Telescope (MOST). The secondary aim is to obtain images in [OIII] and [SII] to provide additional information on the nature of excitation in HII regions. Thirdly, additional images will be taken in B, V and I of interesting areas suitable for general publications as coloured reproductions. The images are taken with a 400 mm f/4.5 Nikkor-Q lens in conjunction with a 2K×2K SITe thinned CCD. The resolution is 12″ per pixel and the pixel size is 24 μm giving a 7°×7° field of view. Hα and red continuum observations are expected to be completed by the end of 1997. It is planned to make the results from the survey available on CD ROM and possibly video.

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Publication title

Publications Astronomical Society of Australia

Volume

15

Pagination

24-27

ISSN

1323-3580

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

Astronomical Society of Australia

Place of publication

150 Oxford St, Po Box 1139, Collingwood, Australia, Victoria, 3066

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