3. Observer’s Reference

THIS IS A DRAFT

This will be updated once we have gone on sky and characterized.

3.1. Data Reduction

See SEDM for documentation on the data reduction pipeline.

3.2. Data Format & Fields of View

The IFU camera produces 2048 pixel square images. The field-of-view of the IFU camera is 28" on a side. The imaging camera (iXon) produces 1024 pixel square images and has a field-of-view that is about 6' on a side with a filter wheel of 10 positions (filters to be listed soon). It is also capable of rapid photometry.

3.3. Exposure Time Estimates

This is from the original SEDM and will be updated once we go on sky.

IFU exposure time recommendations for standard stars:

  • 10 - 11 mag –> 120s

  • 11 - 12 mag –> 240s

  • 12 - 13 mag –> 360s

  • 13 - 14 mag –> 500s

IFU exposure time recommendations for science targets:

  • 15 mag –> 420s

  • 16 mag –> 600s

  • 17 mag –> 900s

  • 18 mag –> 1800s

  • 19 mag –> 2250s

Last updated on 18 May 2023