Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Jan 2011
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011aas...21743307e&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #217, #433.07; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 43, 2011
Computer Science
Performance
Scientific paper
The FLAMINGOS-2 instrument achieved high-quality first-light observations on the Gemini South telescope in September 2009 was accepted by the Gemini Observatory and began scientific commissioning in December 2009 and January 2010, after which Gemini decided to take FLAMINGOS-2 off-line for a science array replacement. Based on the results so far, FLAMINGOS-2 (F2) on the Gemini 8-meter telescope is an extremely powerful wide-field near-infrared imager and multi-object spectrograph. I will review the on-sky measured performance of FLAMINGOS-2 in imaging and spectroscopic observations. Furthermore, in order to take best advantage of the strengths of F2 early in its life cycle, we propose to use 21 nights of Gemini guaranteed time in 3 surveys - the FLAMINGOS-2 Early Science Surveys (F2ESS). The F2ESS will encompass 3 corresponding scientific themes - the Galactic Center, extragalactic astronomy, and star formation. I will also review the plans for carrying out these surveys with F2, data analysis plans and software, and the expected scientific impact from this powerful new observational tool.
Eikenberry Stephen Scott
FLAMINGOS-2 Early Science Survey Teams
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