VERITAS: status c.2005

Weekes T. C., Atkins R. W., Badran H. M., Blaylock G., Bond I. H., Boyle P. J., ...More

17th International Conference on Particles and Nuclei, Santa Fe, Argentina, 23 - 30 October 2005, vol.842, pp.1001-1003, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 842
  • Doi Number: 10.1063/1.2220439
  • City: Santa Fe
  • Country: Argentina
  • Page Numbers: pp.1001-1003
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

VERITAS (Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System). is one of a new generation of TeV gamma-ray observatories. The current status of its construction is described here. The first two telescopes and cameras have been completed and meet the design specifications; the full array of four telescopes could be operational by the end of 2006.