Astronomy > Stellar Astronomy
DCS# 8C20.40
PULSAR DISCOVERY
APPARATUS
strobe light
202-10-B
chopper
202-02-D1
video camera
202-09-D
DESCRIPTION
Display the view of the pulsar as seen by the camera through the chopper. The presence of beats indicates that the light source is blinking.
NOTES
Set the strobe to about 15 Hz. Use a large polaroid filter to reduce its intensity.