A Wide-Field Multi-Object Spectroscopy (MOS) System

F G Watson

doi:10.1117/12.968160

13 October 1986 A Wide-Field Multi-Object Spectroscopy (MOS) System

F G Watson

Proceedings Volume 0627, Instrumentation in Astronomy VI; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.968160
Event: 1986 Astronomy Conferences, 1986, Tucson, United States

Abstract

Multi-object slit spectroscopy with a wide-field telescope is potentially a very effective way of collecting large quantities of data for statistical analysis on a wide variety of astronomical object-classes. A pilot-model system with 40 channels has been developed for the 1.2-metre UK Schmidt telescope, and has been extensively tested with photographic detection of the spectra. The commissioning of a dedicated cooled CCD camera in the immediate future is expected to lead to the rapid implementation of a user service with the system.

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F G Watson "A Wide-Field Multi-Object Spectroscopy (MOS) System", Proc. SPIE 0627, Instrumentation in Astronomy VI, (13 October 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.968160

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