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COMICS camera filtersThe following table lists the filters available in the camera section of COMICS, together with their sensitivities (noise equivalent flux densities). All sensitivities are for 1 sigma detections in 1 second of background-limited on-source integration. Extended source sensitivities are per arcsec2. Important: Sensitivities assume chopping only; limiting fluxes will be sqrt(2) times higher if chopping and nodding are required. You must read the information on Overheads and observing technique before planning your observations.
(1) The diffraction-limited image size (θ = 1.22*λ/D, in arcseconds) for an 8.2-m telescope (i.e. D = 8.2 m). (2) Tentative (to be confirmed) July 2010 |