The following 102 x 102 mm plane reflection gratings are available:
Grating |
Blaze wavelength |
Blaze angle |
600 l/mm |
5000 A |
8.63 deg |
830.8 l/mm |
8465 A |
20.57 deg |
1200 l/mm |
5000 A |
17.45 deg |
There are two 3-inch square grisms available, which mount immediately in front of the camera lenses. They may be used either as the primary dispersing element when used with a flat in the grating mount, or as a cross disperser when used with one of the above gratings.
Grism |
Blaze wavelength |
Central Wavelength |
Blaze angle |
200 l/mm |
6730 A |
7000 A |
15.0 deg |
300 l/mm |
5200 A |
6500 A |
17.45 deg |
A full set of order separating filters is available which mount in the post slit filter holder. A post slit eyepiece is available for knife edge focusing.
A complete manual for the spectrograph is kept in the control room.
Updated: 2013Nov13, epg