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Accurate Declination Measurements of Radio Sources

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Read, Richard Bradley (1962) Accurate Declination Measurements of Radio Sources. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MDXD-QD10. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08272008-092141

Abstract

The two 90-foot steerable paraboloids of the Owens Valley Radio Observatory were used as a two-element interferometer at 960 Mc/s with various separations along a north-south baseline to measure accurately the declinations of a number of radio sources most of which were of small diameter. The measured values of declination are tabulated for 110 sources with right ascensions between 0 hours and 14 hours 10 minutes. The standard errors of the measured values range from 2.6 seconds of arc to 46 seconds of arc with an average of 13 seconds of arc. A discussion of the sources of error is included.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:(Physics)
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Major Option:Physics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Bolton, John G. (advisor)
  • Stanley, Gordon J. (advisor)
Group:Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO)
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1962
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-08272008-092141
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08272008-092141
DOI:10.7907/MDXD-QD10
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:3250
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:10 Sep 2008
Last Modified:27 Nov 2023 20:47

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