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High-resolution photography of the solar chromosphere

I: The 30-cm refractor of the C.S.I.R.O. solar observatory

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A new telescope designed for high-resolution photography of the chromosphere is described. It is mounted in the open air on a 15-m tower and is provided with air suction shields to cool all surfaces exposed to the sun's rays. The best moments for photography are selected by a seeing monitor. The highest resolution so far attained is 0″. 75 of arc, compared with a theoretical resolution limit at Hα of 0″. 55.

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  1. Division of Physics, C.S.I.R.O., Sydney, Australia

    R. E. Loughhead, R. J. Bray, E. J. Tappere & J. G. Winter

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Loughhead, R.E., Bray, R.J., Tappere, E.J. et al. High-resolution photography of the solar chromosphere. Sol Phys 4, 185–195 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00148080

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