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One of the basic programs undertaken with the 1 mile Cross-type radio telescope at the Molonglo Radio Observatory has been a systematic survey of the sky south of +18° declination. Commencing in late 1967, the survey has been continuing at a low priority until it is now complete to a declination of −85°, except for some small areas affected by interference or instrumental problems which are being re-observed. A program of ‘deep surveys’ is also being undertaken; this involves multiple observations within narrow strips at selected declinations. The signal-to-noise ratio is some three to five times better than in normal surveying and the confusion limit is approached.
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Mills, B.Y. (1977). The Molonglo Radio Source Surveys at 408 MHz. In: Jauncey, D.L. (eds) Radio Astronomy and Cosmology. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 74. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-1260-7_5
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