• Classification of Variable Objects for Search for GRB Candidates on Bamberg Photographic Plates 

      Autor: Hudec , René; Kopel , Fabian; Macsics , Robert; Hadwige , Markus; Heber , Ulrich; Cayé , Walter
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2013)
      We report on an ongoing study based on blink-comparison of more than 5000 Bamberg Observatory Southern Sky Patrol Plates performed within a continuation of a student high school project (Jugend Forscht). After a detailed ...
    • Czech Contribution to LOFT 

      Autor: Hudec , René; Petráček , Vojtěch; Šnita , Dalimil
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2013)
      We describe the current status of the Czech contribution to the ESA LOFT space mission, with emphasis on technical aspects. Expertise available in the Czech Republic will play a positive role in the LOFT project and related ...
    • Finding Hidden Treasures: Investigations in US Astronomical Plate Archives 

      Autor: Hudec , René; Hudec , Lukáš
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2013)
      We report here on an ongoing investigation of US astronomical plate archives and tests of the suitability of transportable scanning devices for in situ digitization of archival astronomical plates.
    • The Czech Contribution to Future Large X-Ray Astronomy Telescopes: Recent Progress 

      Autor: Hudec , René; Pína , Ladislav; Inneman , Adolf; Černá , Daniela; Maršíková , Veronika; Tichý , Vladimír; Míka , Martin
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2013)
      We briefly review the recent status of the Czech contribution to future space X-ray astronomy missions with emphasis on the development of new technologies and test samples of X-ray mirrors with precise surfaces based on ...