The u'g'r'i'z' Standard Star Network
J. A. Smith,Douglas L. Tucker,Steve Kent,Michael Richmond,Masataka Fukugita,Takashi Ichikawa,Shin-Ichi Ichikawa,Anders M. Jorgensen,A. Uomoto,James E. Gunn,Masaru Hamabe,Masaru Watanabe,Alin Tolea,A. A. Henden,J. Annis,J. R. Pier,Timothy A. McKay,J. Brinkmann,Bing Chen,Jon A. Holtzman,K. Shimasaku,D. G. York +21 more
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In this paper, the 158 standard stars that define the u'g'r'i'z' photometric system were presented, which form the basis for the photometric calibration of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS).Abstract:
We present the 158 standard stars that define the u'g'r'i'z' photometric system. These stars form the basis for the photometric calibration of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). The defining instrument system and filters, the observing process, the reduction techniques, and the software used to create the stellar network are all described. We briefly discuss the history of the star selection process, the derivation of a set of transformation equations for the UBVRcIc system, and plans for future work.read more
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