The CSTAR Telescope
CSTAR (Chinese Small Telescope ARray) is composed of four identical telescopes with an entrance aperture 145 mm and a 4.5° × 4.5° field of view. Each telescope observes through a different filter: either a g, r, i or open. The main science goals of CSTAR are observations of variable stars, and to do measurements of atmosphere extinction and sky brightness.
For more information visit the Chinese Center for Antarctic Astronomy (CCAA).
CSTAR at Dome A Antarctica
Developed By
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Purple Mountain Observatory, China |
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Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology, China |
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National Astronomical Observatories of China |