The night sky conditions at the Sacramento Peak Observatory. I - Sky brightness

AbstractBeing close to the cities of Puebla to east and Cholula to the north, both having potential for large growth, the National Astronomical Observatory in Tonantzintla (OAN-Tonantzintla) faces the danger of deteriorating its sky conditions even more. In order to maintain competitiveness for education and scientific programs, it is important to preserve the sky brightness conditions. through: 1) our awareness of the night sky characteristics in continuous monitoring campaigns, doing more measurements over the next years to monitor changes and 2) encouraging local authorities about the need to regulate public lighting at the same time, showing them the benefits of such initiatives when well planed and correctly implemented.

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The Measurement of Long-Period Oscillations at Sacramento Peak Observatory and South Pole

Problems of Solar and Stellar Oscillations ◽

10.1007/978-94-009-7088-5_5 ◽

1983 ◽

pp. 43-54

Author(s):

Robin Stebbins ◽

Christopher Wilson

Keyword(s):

South Pole ◽

Sacramento Peak ◽

Long Period ◽

Peak Observatory ◽

Sacramento Peak Observatory

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Sacramento Peak Observatory

Solar Physics ◽

10.1007/bf00150005 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 69 (2) ◽

pp. 411-418 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Lawrence E. Cram

Keyword(s):

Sacramento Peak ◽

Peak Observatory ◽

Sacramento Peak Observatory

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The Measurement of Long-Period Oscillations at Sacramento Peak Observatory and South Pole

International Astronomical Union Colloquium ◽

10.1017/s0252921100095385 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 66 ◽

pp. 43-54

Author(s):

Robin Stebbins ◽

Christopher Wilson

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Solar Limb ◽

Data Sets ◽

South Pole ◽

Sacramento Peak ◽

Long Period ◽

Peak Observatory ◽

South Pole Telescope ◽

Sacramento Peak Observatory ◽

A Site

AbstractA program to measure long-period brightness oscillations at the solar limb has been pursued at Sacramento Peak Observatory for several years. Past improvements in observing technique and data analysis are reviewed. The encouraging results aid in the verification of the reality and the origin of oscillatory signals. However, the main stumbling block to this and other observational programs is the length of observing sequences imposed by the day/night cycle. The South Pole has received considerable attention as a site where extended observations might be possible. Currently, the Sacramento Peak program is developing a South Pole telescope designed for the observing technique and data analysis proven in Sunspot. A review of pertinent South Pole site parameters is given here for other workers who may be considering South Pole observations. Observing sequences longer than 150 hr are possible, though rare. Data sets of this duration are very attractive for solar oscillation studies.

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