Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Camera for Undergraduate 16-inchTelescope

电荷耦合器件（CCD）相机目前正在发挥作用， 在收集天文学数据方面的主要作用， 专业天文学家 CCD摄像头可以更快速地 数据收集具有更高的量子效率，更大 动态范围，以及比传统 摄影方法。 天文部门打算 培养他们的天文学专业的现代技术必须 包括CCD的收集、分析和解释 数据 这项赠款为防治荒漠化公约系统提供资金 （Photometrics星星I系统、Photometrics软件和IEEE- 488接口，光学可选紫外线响应- 增强涂层、滤光轮及具有该增强涂层的计算机 以太网卡），用于德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校 天文学本科专业。 CCD系统将 用于16英寸望远镜，位于奥斯汀 校园，为项目，其中包括CCD测光和 天文学 为此而开展的活动将包括： 发表在目前使用的实验室的新版本 手册. 该系统将为天文学学生提供 工具，为他们在现代社会中追求职业生涯做好准备 观测天文学 德克萨斯大学是 提供所需资金的一半。

Charge Coupled Device (CCD) cameras are presently playing a major role in the collection of astronomical data by professional astronomers. The CCD camera allows more rapid collection of data with higher quantum efficiency, larger dynamic range, and a better linear response than traditional photographic methods. Astronomy departments which intend to train their astronomy majors in modern techniques must include the collection, analysis, and interpretation of CCD data. This grant provides funds for a CCD system (Photometrics Star I system, Photometrics software and IEEE- 488 interface, Photometrics optional ultraviolet response- enhancement coating, filter wheel, and computer with Ethernet card) for the University of Texas at Austin undergraduate astronomy major program. The CCD system will be used on the 16-inch telescope, located on the Austin campus, for projects which include CCD photometry and astronomy. The activities developed for it will be published in a new edition of the currently used laboratory manual. This system will provide astronomy students with tools to prepare them for the pursuit of careers in modern observational astronomy. The University of Texas is providing one half of the required funds.