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A UKST Hα Survey of the Galactic Plane

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2013

Q. A. Parker  and
Q. S. Phillipps
Q. A. Parker
Affiliation:
Anglo-Australian Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW 2357, Australia. , qap@aaocbnul.aao.gov.au
Q. S. Phillipps
Affiliation:
University of Bristol, Tyndal Avenue, Bristol, UK.
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Abstract

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We describe a major Anglo-Australian project to undertake a UKST Ha survey of the Southern Galactic plane, Magellanic clouds and selected regions. The survey will use a new 12 × 12 inch monolithic Hα interference filter of high specification and Tech Pan film which offers significant advantages over other emulsions due to its peak sensitivity at Ha and its extremely fine grain, high resolution, exceptional DQE, excellent imaging and low noise. A survey of unprecedented area coverage, depth and resolution should result, superior to any previous optical survey of ionised gas in the galaxy. It is certain to lead to exciting new discoveries and new avenues of research.

Type
Hi in the Local Universe
Information
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia , Volume 14 , Issue 1 , 1997 , pp. 123 - 124
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 1997

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