The All Sky Automated Survey

1997/12/11 by G. Pojmański, G. Pojmanski, Pojmanski, G. · 3 citations
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation #astro-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.astro-ph/9712146

16 pages, LaTex, 8 PostScript figures

arxiv created 1997/12/11 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01

Abstract

Technical description of the new project called All Sky Automated Survey and results of the tests of our prototype instrument are presented. The ultimate goal of this project is photometric monitoring of the large area of the sky with fully automated, low cost instruments. Possible applications of the project are indicated and future prospects discussed. At present over hundred square degrees is observed 5-10 times each night in I-band, alowing us to monitor over 30 000 stars brighter than 12-13 magnitude. Full description, pictures and current status of the project can be found at http://sirius.astrouw.edu.pl/~gp/asas/asas.html .

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