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A System for Object Detection and Image Classification on Photographic Plates

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Astronomy with Schmidt-Type Telescopes

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 110))

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Abstract

A system for detecting and classifying (faint) astronomical objects on photographic plates is presented. The system is planned to perform all the main operations, from the digitization of the plates with a PDS 1010A microdensitometer up to the final classification, under the control of the VAX-11/750 central processor. The aim of the project is to obtain an objective classification and reliable description of large amounts of objects, in a reasonable amount of time, for specific research projects. The detection and classification procedure is organized in modules, each of which is general enough to be applied to different kinds of analyses and to different classes of objects, according to astronomical requirements. An example of application to the problem of star /galaxy discrimination is given.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Osservatorio Astronomico di Trieste, Italy

    M. L. Malagnini, M. Pucillo, P. Santin & G. Sedmak

  2. Università degli Studi di Trieste, Italy

    M. L. Malagnini & G. L. Sicuranza

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  1. M. L. Malagnini
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  2. M. Pucillo
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  1. Institute of Astronomy and Asiago Astrophysical Observatory, University of Padova, Padova, Italy

    Massimo Capaccioli

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Malagnini, M.L., Pucillo, M., Santin, P., Sedmak, G., Sicuranza, G.L. (1984). A System for Object Detection and Image Classification on Photographic Plates. In: Capaccioli, M. (eds) Astronomy with Schmidt-Type Telescopes. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 110. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6387-0_15

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6387-0_15

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