Photometric Precision and Accuracy

Christiaan Sterken, Gene Milone, Andrew Young

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference paper

    Abstract

    We describe and discuss developments of precision and accuracy in astronomical photometry from the photovisual and photographic eras to the present CCD age. Finally, we stipulate prescriptions for improved photometry in the optical region of the spectrum.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAstrophysics and Space Science Library
    EditorsE.f. Milone, C. Sterken
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages1-32
    Number of pages32
    Volume373
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4419-8049-6
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    EventUnknown -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2011 → …

    Publication series

    NameAstronomical Photometry: Past, Present, and Future

    Conference

    ConferenceUnknown
    Period1/01/11 → …

    Bibliographical note

    E.F. Milone and C. Sterken

    Keywords

    • photometry

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