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Photometry from Space

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2016

R.C. Bless  and
M. Taylor
R.C. Bless
Affiliation:
Astronomy Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A.
M. Taylor
Affiliation:
Astronomy Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A.

Abstract

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After a brief review of the traditional opportunities as well as the problems of doing photometry from space vehicles over a wide variety of wavelength regimes, several topics will be discussed. These include the factors associated with various types of spacecraft orbits (for example, near-earth, geosynchronous, planetary cruise) and with the different kinds of vehicles and platforms used (expendable, shuttle attached payloads, permanent stations, multi-purpose spacecraft, small and large projects). Since ground-based capabilities are constantly improving and expanding, it is necessary to assess those that might compete with space-based photometry. Finally, the present state of space observations as they pertain to “classical,” high precision, high speed and multi-object photometry will be reviewed; possibilities for the future will be addressed briefly.

Type
Session 7 Photometry from Space
Information
International Astronomical Union Colloquium , Volume 136: Stellar Photometry – Current Techniques and Future Developments , 1993 , pp. 336 - 345
Copyright
Copyright © C.J. Butler and I. Elliottt 1993

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