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Astronomical seeing estimation in Antarctica

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A valuable seeing estimation at Baia Terra Nova, Antarctica is deduced from meterological data by means of a model. A sounding balloon launching campaign was conducted during the late spring 1993 and summer 1993–94. Using certain assumptions seeing is estimated in daytime and spring-summer conditions. The results obtained can be considered as ‘worst case’ ones and are discussed as a first step to future programs for astronomy in Antarctica.

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  1. Department of Physics, University of Perugia, Via A.Pascoli, I-060100, Perugia, Italy

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Valenziano, L. Astronomical seeing estimation in Antarctica. Exp Astron 6, 83–96 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00421127

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