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COMICS spectrograph
The COMICS spectrograph consists of 5 arrays, each 320 pixels in the dispersion direction, separated by the equivalent of 250 pixels. The entire spectrum fits on a single array in low-resolution mode, while two exposures are required to produce a complete spectrum in medium or high-resolution mode. The following table summarizes the performance of each grating; more detailed information can be found on the individual grating pages.
(1) For the old QM-short mode - see QM page for details. Important: Overheads for COMICS can be large; you must read the information on Overheads and observing technique before planning your observations. |