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1.2 Layout


NICMOS provides direct imaging in broad, medium, and narrow-band filters at a range of spatial resolutions in the near infrared from 0.8 to 2.5 microns, together with broad-band imaging polarimetry, coronagraphic imaging and slitless grism spectroscopy. To guide the proposer through NICMOS's capabilities and help optimize the scientific use of the instrument we have divided this Handbook into five parts: Part I:Introduction; Part II:User's Guide; Part III:How to Plan an Observation; Part IV:Calibration Overview; and Part V:Appendices. Figure 1.1 provides a road map to navigating the document.

The chapters of this Handbook are as follows:

Part I:Introduction

Part II:User's Guide

Part III:How to Plan an Observation

Part IV:Calibration Overview

Part V:Appendices

Figure 1.1: Roadmap for Using the NICMOS Instrument Handbook

 

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