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Simultaneous multicolor photometry of fast-moving objects is discussed in this paper. In conventional astronomical photometry, the accuracy of flux and color indices of fast-moving objects is affected by the variations of the targets and weather conditions in space and time domains. We optimize related techniques and methods of observation and data reduction, including image calibration, background fitting, targets detection and location, isophotal photometry, and flux calibration by using background stars from different fields. We consider that simultaneous multicolor data acquisition and differential flux calibration are critical for improving photometric accuracy of fast-moving objects. Our results show the photometric accuracy is better than 5% based on the observations carried out by a 1-meter telescope under ordinary, non-photometric conditions.
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Mao, Y., Lu, X. & Wang, J. Simultaneous multicolor photometry of fast-moving objects using the 1-meter telescope at Xinglong Observatory. Sci. China Phys. Mech. Astron. 57, 562–568 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11433-013-5175-5
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