V-I Color Index and Astronomical Catalog

[GleefulNihilism]

Well, this is awkward.

I seem to have forgotten what star has a 0.0 value in the V-I color index. I almost want to say Vega but that's the 0.0 in the B-V color index.

I also seem unable to find raw data for the V-I color index values for spiral galaxies and was wondering if someone would be willing to assist.


If you have any questions, feel free to post. I also wanted to start a conversation in posting.

 

[matt.o]

I think your best bet would be to search for papers by Mike Bessell on http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abstract_service.html" abstract server. He was a pioneer in standardising photometric systems. Failing that, try looking for papers by Cousins from the late 70/early 80s.

 

[GleefulNihilism]

I would totally kid you for giving a responce that didn't lend itself to discussion, but I lost this link months ago and had been looking for it.

I wish I could give high fives/respect knuckles over the internet.