Testing and Integrating a New SALT Acquisition Camera

Project Description:

This project will involve lab testing and some software development in support of integrating a new acquisition camera for SALT. If all goes well and time permits, the student could work with the SALT Tech Ops team on the actual installation, and then with the Astro Ops team to obtain on-sky commissioning data.

Research Area:

Astronomy

Project Level:

Honours

This Project Is Offered At The Following Node(s):

(UCT)

Special Requirements:

At least a year of Python + LabVIEW programming experience, resilience and enthusiasm for dealing with the vagaries of astronomical instrumentation!