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Record Search Query: [Parameters: Topic='ASTROPHYSICS', Term='EXTRAGALACTIC ASTRONOMY']
CMBR Temperature: search for spectral distortions
Entry ID: CMBR_Temperature

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Summary
Abstract: Search for deviations from a Planck distribution in the spectrum of the Cosmic
Microwave Background at frequencies close to 1 GHz
Minimum/Maximum Altitude: 2900m
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -62.83   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1989-11-01
Stop Date: 1992-01-31
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Quality The absolute temperature of the sky is obtained by difference looking
alternatively to the sky and at a well known artificial blackbody at liquid
helium temperature. Then the ground, atmospheric and galactic signal are
subtracted. Observations at 0.82 and 2.5 GHz.
Use Constraints N.A.
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Dipartimento di Fisica, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Italy Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.fisica.unimi.it/

Data Center Personnel
Name: GIORGIO SIRONI
Phone: +39-02-64482381
Fax: +39-02-64482446
Email: Giorgio.sironi at mib.infn.it
Contact Address:
Dipartimento di Fisica
Piazza della Scienza, 3
City: Milano
Postal Code: I-20126
Country: Italy
Distribution
Distribution Media: Scientific Journals
Distribution Format: Printed
Fees: N.A.
Publications/References
G.Sironi, G.Bonelli, M.Limon 1991: Ap.J 378, 550-556G.
G.Smoot et al. 1991: Antarctic J. XXVI, 286-288.
M.Bersanelli et al. 1993: Antarctic J. XXVIII, 306-308G.
De Amici et al. 1993: Antarctic J. XXVIII, 308-310.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2004-07-08
Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-11-04

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