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Digitized Sky Survey Images (1Sep94) (from KPNO, NOAO Newsletter No. 39, 1 September 1994) This is just a little reminder that digitized sky survey images with complete astrometric calibrations are available to NOAO observers in need of accurate coordinates. The images are available under a joint NOAO/STScI agreement, and are obtained from the two surveys that were used to generate the HST Guide Star Catalog: the southern SRC J survey and the Palomar "quick V survey." In addition, extractions can also be obtained from the original POSS E plates. Proper motion may be a significant consideration in the latter, however. Requests for these extractions should be sent to Tod Lauer (NOAO) e-mail lauer@noao.edu specifying the field center coordinates and equinox, the field size (limited to 1x per side), and the choice of plate material. At this time we are glad to accept requests from observers awarded time in the upcoming fall 1994 semester with a deadline of 30 September. The requested images should be available via anonymous ftp by 15 October. Tod Lauer
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