AAO Observer Number 121 (February 2012)
Andy Green
TL;DR
This newsletter highlights recent advancements and updates at the Australian Astronomical Observatory, including new instrument capabilities, survey progress, and scientific findings across various projects and technologies.
Contribution
It reports on the integration and application of advanced instruments like 2dF, AAOmega, and HERMES for astronomical surveys and research.
Findings
Successful use of 2dF and AAOmega for supernova survey data collection
Detection of emission lines in the near-infrared revealing ISM properties
Progress in vacuum adhesion and field rotation techniques for Starbugs
Abstract
The newsletter of the Australian Astronomical Observatory. In this issue: Using 2dF and AAOmega to Harness the Full Power of the Supernova Legacy Survey; Emission Lines in the Near Infrared: Tracing the Violent ISM; Dancing Starbugs: vacuum adhesion, field rotation and other progress; A message of progress from HERMES; Imaging with the 2dF Focal Plane Imager; and all the usual columns and news from the Observatory.
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Taxonomy
TopicsGamma-ray bursts and supernovae · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · History and Developments in Astronomy