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AMICA: The First camera for Near- and Mid-Infrared Astronomical Imaging at Dome C

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 May 2007

N. Epchtein ,
M. Candidi ,
O. Straniero ,
M. Dolci ,
A. Valentini ,
G. Valentini ,
G. Di Rico ,
M. Ragni ,
C. Giuliani  and
A. Di Cianno
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O. Straniero
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
M. Dolci
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
A. Valentini
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
G. Valentini
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
G. Di Rico
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
M. Ragni
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
C. Giuliani
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
A. Di Cianno
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
I. Di Varano
Affiliation:
INAF – OACTe, via Maggini snc, 64100 Teramo, Italy
L. Corcione
Affiliation:
INAF – OATo, via Osservatorio 20, 10025 Pino Torinese, Torino, Italy
F. Bortoletto
Affiliation:
INAF – OAPd, Vicolo dell'Osservatorio 5, 35122 Padova, Italy
M. D'Alessandro
Affiliation:
INAF – OAPd, Vicolo dell'Osservatorio 5, 35122 Padova, Italy
D. Magrin
Affiliation:
INAF – OAPd, Vicolo dell'Osservatorio 5, 35122 Padova, Italy
C. Bonoli
Affiliation:
INAF – OAPd, Vicolo dell'Osservatorio 5, 35122 Padova, Italy
E. Giro
Affiliation:
INAF – OAPd, Vicolo dell'Osservatorio 5, 35122 Padova, Italy
D. Fantinel
Affiliation:
INAF – OAPd, Vicolo dell'Osservatorio 5, 35122 Padova, Italy
F.M. Zerbi
Affiliation:
INAF – OAMi, Sede di Merate, via E. Bianchi 46, 23807 Merate, Lecco, Italy
A. Riva
Affiliation:
INAF – OAMi, Sede di Merate, via E. Bianchi 46, 23807 Merate, Lecco, Italy
V. De Caprio
Affiliation:
INAF – OAMi, Sede di Merate, via E. Bianchi 46, 23807 Merate, Lecco, Italy
E. Molinari
Affiliation:
INAF – OAMi, Sede di Merate, via E. Bianchi 46, 23807 Merate, Lecco, Italy
P. Conconi
Affiliation:
INAF – OAMi, Sede di Merate, via E. Bianchi 46, 23807 Merate, Lecco, Italy
M. Busso
Affiliation:
Universitá degli Studi di Perugia, Piazza dell'Universitá 1, 06100 Perugia, Italy
G. Tosti
Affiliation:
Universitá degli Studi di Perugia, Piazza dell'Universitá 1, 06100 Perugia, Italy
C.A. Abia
Affiliation:
Universidad de Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Abstract

AMICA (Antarctic Multiband Infrared CAmera) is an instrument designed to perform astronomical imaging in the near- (1-5 μm) and mid- (5–27 μm) infrared wavelength regions. Equipped with two detectors, an InSb 2562 and a Si:As 1282 IBC, cooled at 35 and 7 K respectively, it will be the first instrument to investigate the potential of the Italian-French base Concordia for IR astronomy. The main technical challenge is represented by the extreme conditions of Dome C (T ~ -90 °C, p ~ 640 mbar). An environmental control system ensures the correct start-up, shut-down and housekeeping of the various components of the camera. AMICA will be mounted on the IRAIT telescope and will perform survey-mode observations in the Southern sky. The first task is to provide important site-quality data. Substantial contributions to the solution of fundamental astrophysical quests, such as those related to late phases of stellar evolution and to star formation processes, are also expected.

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Research Article
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European Astronomical Society Publications Series , Volume 25: 1st ARENA Conference on "Large Astronomical Infrastructures at CONCORDIA, prospects and constraints for Antarctic Optical/IR Astronomy" , 2007 , pp. 215 - 220
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© EAS, EDP Sciences, 2007

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