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Chapter13:
Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer
(NICMOS)

In this chapter . . .

Introduction to NICMOS Mode = ACCUM Configuration = NIC1 or NIC2 or NIC3 Mode = MULTIACCUM Configuration = NIC1 or NIC2 or NIC3 Mode = ACQ Configuration = NIC2 Tabular Data Illustrations

 

Tables and Figures

Table13.1: Supported Instrument Parameters for NICMOS

Table13.2: Predefined Sample Sequences for MULTIACCUM Mode (seconds)

Table13.3: Quantized Legal NICMOS TPG Expose Times

Table13.4: NICMOS Apertures

Table13.5: Spectral Elements for the NICMOS

Figure 13.1 NICMOS Coordinate System.

Figure 13.2 Definition of Orientation for NICMOS.

Figure 13.3 Guide-Star Availability with NICMOS Patterns.