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A science case for infrared interferometry at Dome C

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 November 2008

H. Zinnecker ,
N. Epchtein ,
H. Rauer  and
V. Coudé du Foresto
V. Coudé du Foresto*
Affiliation:
LESIA – Observatoire de Paris, 5 place Jules Janssen, 92190 Meudon, France
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Abstract

A case for infrared interferometry at Dome C is developed. The objective is to pave the way for future space missions dedicated to the spectroscopic IR characterization of exoearth atmospheres, by investigating one of the major, and least known, noise sources (amount of exozodiacal light) in the direct detection telluric exoplanets. An antarctic nuller is the optimal answer for this purpose, providing with relatively modest 1 m apertures a capability that outperforms a pair of 8 m telescopes on a temperate site.

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Research Article
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European Astronomical Society Publications Series , Volume 33: 2nd ARENA Conference: The Astrophysical Science Cases at Dome C , 2008 , pp. 131 - 137
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© EAS, EDP Sciences, 2008

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