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A simple stellar seismometer for velocity or line strength observations is described, based on a stabilized tunable Fabry-Perot interferometer. Preliminary studies indicate that a stability of near 30 cm/s over many hours should be attainable. The techniques for achieving such stability are described, and a discussion is given of the observational program possible with such an instrument on existing large telescopes.
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Butcher, H.R., Hicks, T.R. (1986). A Fabry-Perot Based Stellar Seismometer. In: Gough, D.O. (eds) Seismology of the Sun and the Distant Stars. NATO ASI Series, vol 169. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4608-8_39
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