The Ultra-violet Sky-Survey Telescope in the TD-1A Satellite

Boksenberg, A.; Evans, R. G.; Fowler, Richard; Gardner, Ian; Houziaux, Léo; Humphries, C. M.; Jamar, C.; Macau, D.; Malaise, D.; Monfils, A.; Nandy, K.; Thompson, G. I.; Wilson, R.; Wroe, H.

doi:10.1093/mnras/163.3.291

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“…The Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 (Code et al 1970) provided the first systematic UV photometry and spectrophotometry of bright stars, globular clusters, and nearby galaxies. The TD-1 satellite performed an all-sky spectrophotometric survey of objects to a visual magnitude of 9-10 ( Boksenberg et al 1973). The Astronomical Netherlands Satellite (van Duinen et al 1975) made UV observations of stars, globular clusters, planetary nebulae, and galaxies.…”

Section: The Uv Sky: Precursors To Galexmentioning

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TheGalaxy Evolution Explorer: A Space Ultraviolet Survey Mission

Martin

Fanson

Schiminovich

et al. 2005

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We give an overview of the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX), a NASA Explorer Mission launched on 2003 April 28. GALEX is performing the first space UV sky survey, including imaging and grism surveys in two bands (1350-1750 and 1750-2750 galaxy survey. Spectroscopic (slitless) grism surveys ( ) are underway with various depths and sky R p 100-200 coverage. Many targets overlap existing or planned surveys in other bands. We will use the measured UV properties of local galaxies, along with corollary observations, to calibrate the relationship of the UV and global star formation rate in local galaxies. We will apply this calibration to distant galaxies discovered in the deep imaging and spectroscopic surveys to map the history of star formation in the universe over the redshift range 0 ! z ! and probe the physical drivers of star formation in galaxies. The GALEX mission includes a guest investigator 2 program, supporting the wide variety of programs made possible by the first UV sky survey.

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Section: The Uv Sky: Precursors To Galexmentioning

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TheGalaxy Evolution Explorer: A Space Ultraviolet Survey Mission

Martin

Fanson

Schiminovich

et al. 2005

ApJ

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“…The UV astronomy experiment S2/68 (Boksenberg et al 1973) provided catalogs of stellar UV brightness over the sky in one photometric channel at 274 nm (∆λ = 30 nm) and three spectroscopic channels around 156.5 nm (∆λ = 33 nm), 196.5 nm (∆λ = 33 nm), and 236.5 nm (∆λ = 33 nm). Gondhalekar (1990) integrated over the spectroscopic channels to provide photometric information at all of the four UV wavelengths.…”

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The 1997 reference of diffuse night sky brightness

Leinert

Bowyer

Haikala

et al. 1998

Astron. Astrophys. Suppl. Ser.

450

436

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Abstract. In the following we present material in tabular and graphical form, with the aim to allow the nonspecialist to obtain a realistic estimate of the diffuse night sky brightness over a wide range of wavelengths from the far UV longward of Lyα to the far-infrared. At the same time the data are to provide a reference for cases in which background brightness has to be discussed, including the planning for space observations and the issue of protection of observatory sites. We try to give a critical presentation of the status at the beginning of 1997.

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“…The only all-sky survey yet made in the UV was by TD-1 in 1973 (Boksenberg et al 1973). This has a limit of about 9th magnitude and did not include a single galaxy or QSO.…”

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Far-Ultraviolet Radiation from Elliptical Galaxies

O’Connell

1999

Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys.

267

191

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Far-ultraviolet radiation is a ubiquitous, if unanticipated, phenomenon in elliptical galaxies and early-type spiral bulges. It is the most variable photometric feature associated with old stellar populations. Recent observational and theoretical evidence shows that it is produced mainly by low-mass, small-envelope, helium-burning stars in extreme horizontal branch and subsequent phases of evolution. These are probably descendents of the dominant, metal rich population of the galaxies. Their lifetime UV outputs are remarkably sensitive to their physical properties and hence to the age and the helium and metal abundances of their parents. UV spectra are therefore exceptionally promising diagnostics of old stellar populations, although their calibration requires a much improved understanding of giant branch mass loss, helium enrichment, and atmospheric diffusion.

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The Ultra-violet Sky-Survey Telescope in the TD-1A Satellite

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TheGalaxy Evolution Explorer: A Space Ultraviolet Survey Mission

TheGalaxy Evolution Explorer: A Space Ultraviolet Survey Mission

The 1997 reference of diffuse night sky brightness

Far-Ultraviolet Radiation from Elliptical Galaxies

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