Abstract
AbstractOne of the greatest factors that significantly affect the quality of astronomical images is the atmospheric turbulence causing what we call “seeing”. We present results of the reduction and photometry of astronomical images obtained at the Sasahuine mountain astronomical site (4511 m.a.s.l.), located in the Southern Peruvian Andes, in the department of Moquegua, near the town of Cambrune. These data show preliminary seeing measurements for this site. The present work is part of a bigger investigation program called JANAX which seeks to evaluate potential astronomical observation sites in Peruvian territory through a series of observation missions. The program's aim is to gather data to validate the site for the future construction of a National Astronomical Observatory. The observations were made using an SBIG ST-7MX CCD camera and a BVR standard filter set, attached to a MEADE LX200 356mm telescope.
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