Amica: The first camera for near- and mid-infrared astronomical imaging at Dome C

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Straniero, O. [1 ]
Dolci, M. [1 ]
Valentini, A. [1 ]
Valentini, G. [1 ]
Di Rico, G. [1 ]
Ragnil, M. [1 ]
Giuliani, C. [1 ]
Di Cianno, A. [1 ]
Di Varano, V. [1 ]
Corcione, L. [1 ]
Bortoletto, F. [1 ]
D'Alessandro, M. [1 ]
Magrin, D. [1 ]
Bonoli, C. [1 ]
Giro, E. [1 ]
Fantinel, D. [1 ]
Zerbi, F. M. [1 ]
Riva, A. [1 ]
De Caprio, V. [1 ]
Molinari, E. [1 ]
Conconi, P. [1 ]
Busso, M. [1 ]
Tosti, G. [1 ]
Abia, C. A. [1 ]
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[1] INAF, OACTe, I-64100 Teramo, Italy
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10.1051/eas:2007097
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AMICA (Antarctic Multiband Infrared CAmera) is an instrument designed to perform astronomical imaging in the near- (1-5 mu m) and mid- (5-27 mu m) infrared wavelength regions. Equipped with two detectors, an InSb 256(2) and a Si:As 128(2) IBC, cooled at 35 and 7 K respectively, it will be the first instrument to investigate the potential of the Italian-French base Concordia for IR astronomy. The main technical challenge is represented by the extreme conditions of Dome C (T similar to -90 degrees C, p similar to 640 mbar). An environmental control system ensures the correct start-up, shut-down and housekeeping of the various components of the camera. AMICA will be mounted on the IRAIT telescope and will perform survey-mode observations in the Southern sky. The first task is to provide important site-quality data. Substantial contributions to the solution of fundamental astrophysical quests, such as those related to late phases of stellar evolution and to star formation processes, are also expected.
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