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CCD Time-Series Photometry of Faint Astronomical Sources

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2016

Steve B. Howell
Steve B. Howell*
Affiliation:
Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, Arizona 85719, U.S.A.

Abstract

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Using CCDs to obtain time-series light curve information is an increasing area of interest in astronomy. For brighter, high signal-to-noise sources, the data collection and reduction procedures are very robust and easy to use. However, for fainter, low signal-to-noise objects we must resort to new methods. These include the use of optimum data extraction techniques, a fuller understanding of the CCD itself, and a more complete error model. This paper will provide a brief introduction to CCD time-series photometry and then explore the above new methods in relation to real observational situations.

Type
Session 6 Photometry with CCDs
Information
International Astronomical Union Colloquium , Volume 136: Stellar Photometry – Current Techniques and Future Developments , 1993 , pp. 318 - 324
Copyright
Copyright © C.J. Butler and I. Elliottt 1993

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