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52X0.2 Aperture


Description

This is the "utility" slit used with first-order gratings and the prism. It provides a good compromise between spectral resolution and photometric throughput.

Special Considerations

Observations using this slit do not need to be preceded by a PEAKUP.

Table 13.20: 52X0.2 Throughputs
% Throughput
1200
65.3
1800
75.4
2400
80.2
3000
82.9
3600
84.6
4200
86.0
4800
86.7
5400
87.0
6000
86.4
6600
85.4
7200
83.8
7800
82.3
8400
81.2

Projected Length (arcsec)

Aperture
CCD
MAMA (M-modes)
MAMA (L-modes)
Width (arcsec)
52X0.2
52.0
28.0
25.0
0.2

Figure 13.67: 52X0.2 Aperture Throughput as a Function of Wavelength

 

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