The construction and operation of new large telescopes both on the ground and in space requires the measurement of the brightness and colors for a sequence of faint stars distributed across the sky. In this two-year study the author will continue previous work extending a list of faint "photometric standards" in both hemispheres to the magnitude range 10-21. It is expected that this and companion work will address many needs of astronomy requiring observations of faint stars and galaxies. In addition, this project will contribute to a database in which standard photometry conducted with a photomultiplier will be compared with photometry obtained with "CCDs" (Charge Coupled Devices).

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9114457
Program Officer
Edward G. Schmidt
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-03-15
Budget End
1994-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$76,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Louisiana State University & Agricultural and Mechanical College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Baton Rouge
State
LA
Country
United States
Zip Code
70803