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Quasar and spectroscopy
Has anyone tried to get a spectrum for a quasar?
For my SAO course, I can do a project on the cosmological redshift and Quasar. In short, an image of a quasar is taken, its spectrum analysed and the effects of the expansion of spacetime assessed from the redshift.
I have a an RC8 on an EQ6 which will be up to the task of imaging a few quasars. However, I only have access to a Star Analyser difraction grating ie no spectroscope. I suspect that this won't have the precision necessary to get a meaningful result.
Has anyone else tried this?
The logical answer is - get outside and give it a go. Sadly, the clouds are everywhere at the moment in Sydney and I need to select my project in the next 2 weeks.
Alternatively, does anyone have access to a spectroscope that I could use? Happy to hire or discuss buying.
Pete
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