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An X-Y Programmed Microdensitometer for Star Spectra Analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2016

R. Parks
Affiliation:
Faul-Coradi Scotland Ltd., Haddington
R. L. Porteous
Affiliation:
Faul-Coradi Scotland Ltd., Haddington
W. Brandie
Affiliation:
Faul-Coradi Scotland Ltd., Haddington

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The instrument described in this paper has been developed as the result of close collaboration over a number of years with the University of Utrecht.

It features a combination of advanced facilities which have not previously been available for such work.

Type
Part III. Automated Measuring Equipment
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Observatory 1971

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