Submm/FIR astronomy in Antarctica : potential for a large telescope facility

V. Minier, L. Olmi, P.-O. Lagage, L. Spinoglio, G. A. Durand, E. Daddi, D. Galilei, H. Gallée, C. Kramer, D. Marrone, E. Pantin, L. Sabbatini, N. Schneider, N. F. H. Tothill, L. Valenziano, C. Veyssière

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Abstract

Preliminary site testing datasets suggest that Dome C in Antarctica is one of the best sites on Earth for astronomical observations in the 200 to 500-μm regime, i.e. for far-infrared (FIR) and submillimetre (submm) astronomy. We present an overview of potential science cases that could be addressed with a large telescope facility at Dome C. This paper also includes a presentation of the current knowledge about the site characterics in terms of atmospheric transmission, stability, sky noise and polar constraints on telescopes. Current and future site testing campaigns are finally described.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2nd ARENA Conference: The Astrophysical Science Cases at Dome C, 17-21 September 2007, Potsdam, Germany
PublisherEDP Sciences
Pages21-40
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)9782759803804
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventARENA Conference -
Duration: 11 May 2009 → …

Publication series

Name
ISSN (Print)1633-4760

Conference

ConferenceARENA Conference
Period11/05/09 → …

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