Study and operation of a stellar spectrograph

A Ridell-Spotz stellar spectrograph was put in opertaion for spectral classification, radial velocity measurements, and so on, but prior to its operation at the Bosque Alegre reflecting telescope, we considered worthwile studying it in the optical shop. Focal ratios of the optical parts, mechanical...

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Autores principales: Milone, L.A., Minnitti, D.
Formato: Articulo Comunicacion
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: 1987
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/132035
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topic Astronomía
Galaxias
spellingShingle Astronomía
Galaxias
Milone, L.A.
Minnitti, D.
Study and operation of a stellar spectrograph
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Galaxias
description A Ridell-Spotz stellar spectrograph was put in opertaion for spectral classification, radial velocity measurements, and so on, but prior to its operation at the Bosque Alegre reflecting telescope, we considered worthwile studying it in the optical shop. Focal ratios of the optical parts, mechanical dimensions and angles, as well as efficiencies and focus postion, were determined; optimum exposure time was obtained working at the telescope. A simple procedure was used to determine the position of the blaze angle of a gratting. It was found that the focal ratios of the collimator and reducing lens are not the same, so that a light loss of around 13% results. Moreover, when a stellar image is just in focus on the slit of the spectrograph, the spearation between the primary mirror and the Cassegrain is not optimum for the smallest image diameter. However, using a dispersion of 120 Å/mm., a projected slit on the plate of 0.025x0.27 m, fresh 103 a-D plates preflashed, and without intensifying tube, a good spectrum of a B=7.0 magnitude star is obtaiend in 3 minutes. Internmal flexures of varying amount were not detected. Several mechanical improvements are under construction in the mechanical shop of our observatory. This paper will be published in full elsewhere.
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author Milone, L.A.
Minnitti, D.
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Minnitti, D.
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title Study and operation of a stellar spectrograph
title_short Study and operation of a stellar spectrograph
title_full Study and operation of a stellar spectrograph
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