Simultaneous infrared-visible imager/spectrograph: a multi-purpose instrument for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory 2.4-m telescope

M. B. Vincent; E. V. Ryan

doi:10.1117/12.670360

30 June 2006 Simultaneous infrared-visible imager/spectrograph: a multi-purpose instrument for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory 2.4-m telescope

M. B. Vincent, E. V. Ryan

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Proceedings Volume 6269, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy; 62692N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670360
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2006, Orlando, Florida , United States

Abstract

The Simultaneous Infrared-Visible Imager/Spectrograph (SIRVIS) is a planned multi-purpose instrument for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory 2.4 m telescope located west of Socorro, NM. The primary science drivers are asteroid studies, the rapid response to astrophysical transient phenomena and observations of artificial targets such as satellites. For asteroid science, the wavelength range 0.39-2.5 μm gives the most mineralogically diagnostic information on surface compositions using standard filters and low-resolution, R ~ 200, spectroscopy. For transients, the telescope's rapid 10°/second slew rate will facilitate acquisition of data on any target within one minute of receipt of notice. For artificial targets, simultaneous two-color imaging will assist in unique determinations and overall condition monitoring. SIRVIS has two channels, a cryogenic NIR channel covering 0.85-2.5 μm at 0.27 arcsec/pixel, and an ambient temperature-pressure visible channel covering 0.39-1.0 μm at 0.15 arcsec/pixel. The beam is split by a cryogenic, red-pass dichroic mirror located between the telescope focal plane and the respective collimators. Both channels use refractive optics. The instrument is being designed to initially phase in the visible channel, then the NIR channel, and readily accommodate upgrades. For sky subtraction, the telescope is nodded between 30-60 second NIR integrations. Long visible integrations are made possible by shifting the CCD charge in sync with the nod.

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M. B. Vincent and E. V. Ryan "Simultaneous infrared-visible imager/spectrograph: a multi-purpose instrument for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory 2.4-m telescope", Proc. SPIE 6269, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy, 62692N (30 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670360

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