ABSTRACT This project will develop the readout electronics for a mosaic of 96 CCDs. The design for the mosaic and readout system will be based on a successful 16 CCD mosaic developed for the QUasar Equatorial Survey Team (QUEST). The larger camera, also to be used in the QUEST project, will improve on the prototype in a number of significant ways, including improved angular resolution, UV sensitivity, and the ability to extend the survey from +/- 6 degrees declination centered on the celestial equator to +/- 24 degrees.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9731077
Program Officer
G. W. Van Citters
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-06-15
Budget End
2002-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$164,348
Indirect Cost
Name
Indiana University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Bloomington
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
47401