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Development of Technology for 2m Infrared Telescope in Antarctica

Research Project

Project/Area Number 18340050
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Astronomy
Research InstitutionTohoku University

Principal Investigator

ICHIKAWA Takashi  Tohoku University, Graduate School of Science, Professor (80212992)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) TAKATO Naruhisa  Tohoku University, National Astronomical Observatory Subaru Telescope, Assistant Professor (50261152)
Project Period (FY) 2006 – 2007
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2007)
Budget Amount *help
¥15,750,000 (Direct Cost: ¥14,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,350,000)
Fiscal Year 2007: ¥5,850,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,350,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥9,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥9,900,000)
Keywordsinfrared astronomy / technology of telescope / Antarctic
Research Abstract

In Antarctica the cold and dry air is expected to provide the best observing conditions on the Earth for astronomical observations from infra-red to sub-millimeter. To enjoy the advantages in Antarctica, we have a plan to make astronomical observations at Dome Fuji, which is located at inland Antarctica. However, the harsh environment is very problematic. For example, the temperature comes down to as low as-80 degree Celsius in winter, where instruments designed for temperate environment would not work. In this context, we have developed a 40cm infra-red telescope, which is dedicated for the use even in winter at Dome Fuji. In designing the telescope, we took account of the difference of the thermal expansion rate among materials, which were used for the telescope. Movable parts like motors were lubricated with grease which would be effective at-80degrees. Most parts of the telescope are made of aluminum to make the telescope as light as possible, so that it makes the transportation from seacoast to inland and assembling at Dome Fuji easier. We also report the experiment that we have done at Rikubetsu (the coldest city in Japan) in February 2008. Details the design process for AIR-C, the Antarctic Infra-Red Camera, for use with Tohoku University's 40cm Antarctic telescope were designed. The camera will also be compatible with the planned 2 meter class Japanese telescope at Dome F. First, we reviewed of the design requirements which shaped the development process. The effect of cryogenic temperatures on the lenses was taken into account during the design process. AIR-C's performance is predicted. Finally, we discussed the scientific potential for a small Antarctic telescope.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2007 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2006 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (12 results)

All 2007 2006 Other

All Journal Article (8 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 6 results) Presentation (2 results) Remarks (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] A Catalogue of Morphologically Classified Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey : North Equatorial Region2007

    • Author(s)
      Fukugita, M., et al.
    • Journal Title

      Astronomical Journal 134

      Pages: 579-593

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] The Fifth Data Release of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey2007

    • Author(s)
      Adelman-McCarthy, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Astrophysical Journal Supplement 172

      Pages: 634-644

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] MOIRCS Deep Survey. II. Clustering Properties of K-band Selected Galaxies in GOODS-North Region2007

    • Author(s)
      Ichikawa T., et al.
    • Journal Title

      Publications of Astronomical Society Japan 59

      Pages: 1081-1094

    • NAID

      10023947789

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] A Catalogue of Morphologically Classified Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey: North Equatorial Region2007

    • Author(s)
      Fukugita, et. al.
    • Journal Title

      Astronomical Journal 134

      Pages: 579-593

    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] The Fifth Data Release of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey2007

    • Author(s)
      Adelman-McCarthy, et. al.
    • Journal Title

      Astrophysical Jurnal Supplement 172

      Pages: 634-644

    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] MOIRCS Deep Survey. II. Clustering Properties of K-band Selected Galaxies in GOODS-North Region2007

    • Author(s)
      Ichikawa, et. al.
    • Journal Title

      Publications of Astronomical Society Japan 59

      Pages: 1081-1094

    • NAID

      10023947789

    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] MOIRCS Deep Survey. I : DRG Number Counts2006

    • Author(s)
      Kajisawa, M., et al.
    • Journal Title

      Publ. Astron. Soc. Japan 58

      Pages: 951-956

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] MOIRCS : multi-object infrared camera and spectrograph for SUBARU2006

    • Author(s)
      Ichikawa, T., et al.
    • Journal Title

      SPIE 6269

      Pages: 38-49

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] MOIRCS用冷却VPHグリズムの開発2007

    • Author(s)
      市川 隆
    • Organizer
      日本天文学会
    • Place of Presentation
      岐阜大学
    • Year and Date
      2007-09-27
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report 2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Development of Cryogenic VPH for MOIRCS2007

    • Author(s)
      Ichlkawa, T., et al.
    • Organizer
      Astronomical Society of Japan
    • Place of Presentation
      Gifu
    • Year and Date
      2007-09-27
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Remarks] 「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より

    • URL

      http://www.astr.tohoku.ac.jp/~ichikawa/index.html

    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Remarks]

    • URL

      http://www.astr.tohoku.ac.jp/~ichikawa/index.html

    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2006-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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