RADIO POLE OF THE GALAXY AT 205 MC

Abstract

The pole of the galaxy was determined from measurements of galactic radiation at a frequency of 205 mc. The radiation is highly concentrated along a small circle close to the galactic equator. The coordinates of the pole are 266. 8 degree + or - 4.5 degree galactic longitude 87.43 + or - 0.34 degree north galactic latitude. The small circle has a north polar distance of 97 degree 17' + or - 11'. The relative intensity and approximate half width of the galaxy as a function of galactic longitude are presented. The experiment and certain consequences of the results are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1949
Accession Number
AD0073038

Entities

People

  • Charles L. Seeger
  • Ralph E. Williamson

Organizations

  • Cornell University College of Engineering

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Altitude
  • Astronomy
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Elevation
  • Equations
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Low Elevation
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Radiation
  • Radio Astronomy
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Telescopes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.