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Anatomy of a Spectrum |
An examination of all the factors affecting the 2D spectrum and the steps required to account for them. |
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Spectrographs - Slitless |
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Spectrographs - Full Spectrum Slit |
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Spectrographs - Narrow Spectrum High Resolution |
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| 5 |
Software Overview |
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| 6 |
Acquiring a Spectrum |
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Rotating the Slit |
The effect of differential atmospheric refraction and loss of flux by non-optimal slit orientation. |
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Wavelength Calibration |
In depth look at the process of calibrating your spectrum for wavelength, the pitfalls in the process, and how to know if you did it right. |
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Processing Spectra |
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Relative Flux Calibration |
Using standard reference spectra to correct a spectrum for the effects of atmosphere and instrument response. |
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Absolute Flux Calibration |
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Verifying Quality |
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Submitting Spectra into AVSpec |
Steps required to successfully submit spectra into the AVSpec spectral database. |
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Analysis of the Spectrum |
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Spectral Line Identification |
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Observing Projects |
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