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4.2 Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS)


The ACS is designed to advance the survey capabilities of HST, defined as the product (Throughput x DETECTOR AREA), by a factor of ~10 in the visual and near infrared. This instrument comprises three channels, each optimized for a specific goal:

In addition to these three prime capabilities, ACS also provides:


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