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Astronomical observations with the FAUST telescope.
J Bixler1, S Bowyer, J M Deharveng
1Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley 94720, USA.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|July 13, 1984
Summary
The Far-Ultraviolet Space Telescope (FAUST) provided wide-field images of cosmic objects like the Cygnus Loop. Data analysis will search for hot white dwarf stars using these ultraviolet observations.
Area of Science:
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space Science
- Ultraviolet Astronomy
Background:
- The Far-Ultraviolet Space Telescope (FAUST) mission aimed to capture wide-field images.
- Observations were conducted in the 1300 to 1800 angstrom wavelength range.
Purpose of the Study:
- To image celestial objects using far-ultraviolet light.
- To identify potential targets for further astronomical study, including hot white dwarf stars.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the FAUST instrument aboard Spacelab 1 for imaging.
- Processed photographic film to analyze ultraviolet exposures.
Main Results:
- Most film exhibited high background exposure, limiting data quality.
- Usable frames included images of the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant and galaxy cluster Abell 2634.
Conclusions:
- Despite background challenges, valuable data was acquired.
- Selected exposures will facilitate the search for hot white dwarf stars.