Seeing Measurements at Skinakas Observatory using the DIMM method
P. Boumis (1,2), A. Steiakaki (2), F. Mavromatakis (1,2), G. Paterakis, (1), J. Papamastorakis (1,2) ((1) Department of Physics, University of, Crete (Greece), (2) Foundation for Research, Technology-Hellas (Greece))
TL;DR
This paper reports preliminary seeing measurements at Skinakas Observatory using the DIMM method, showing median values around 0.65 arcseconds, indicating promising atmospheric conditions for astronomical observations.
Contribution
First application of the DIMM method at Skinakas Observatory, providing initial seeing data for site assessment.
Findings
Median seeing of 0.64 and 0.69 arcseconds in 2000 and 2001
DIMM method effectively used for site characterization
Results suggest good observing conditions
Abstract
We present preliminary results from a study of the seeing at Skinakas Observatory in Crete, Greece. The measurements have been made during the years 2000 and 2001 using a two-aperture Differential Image Motion Monitor (DIMM). The results of both campaigns are extremely promising with the median seeing value being 0.''64 and 0.''69, respectively.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAdaptive optics and wavefront sensing · Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation · Calibration and Measurement Techniques