NEAR INFRARED PHOTOMETRY OF LATE TYPE STARS.
Abstract
A multi-band photoelectric photometer for making observations in the U, B, V, and infrared bands W(1.06 microns) X(1.13 microns), Y(1.63 microns) and Z(2.21 microns) was constructed and applied to both stellar and planetary observations. The results of photometry obtained for 61 stars are presented. The observations at lambda = 1.63 microns are shown to exhibit an excess flux due to a minimum in the H opacity in accordance with the predictions of model atmosphere studies. Bolometric corrections are derived for stars of late spectral type from integration of the observed absolute spectral irradiance curve. A simple photometric method for measuring stellar diameters is proposed based upon the absolute irradiance observed at 2.21 microns and the 2.21 microns flux at the surface of the star calculated from model atmospheres. Angular diameters derived by this technique are consistent with interferometric results and, when combined with the bolometric corrections, effective temperatures are found. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0669566
Entities
People
- Russell G. Walker
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories