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BULLETIN: Kast slit-width correction no longer needed.
Kast slit-width settings have been restored to their original,
published values as given in the table below. Slit-width corrections
should no longer be applied. Slit widths can be accurately set by
entering the desired slit, as listed below in the Name column.
| Slit setting (mm):
10288-200*(slit width(mm)) |
| Slit setting (arcsec):
10288-51.82*(slit width(arcsec)) |
| Predefined Settings |
| Position | Name |
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| 0 | open |
| 1 | 0.5 arcsec |
| 2 | 1.0 arcsec |
| 3 | 1.5 arcsec |
| 4 | 2.0 arcsec |
| 5 | 2.5 arcsec |
| 9 | 9.0 arcsec |
| Maximum slit opening = 145 arcsec |
from
online manual;
see also hardcopy Kast Manual, p. 20. |
ACTION:
Do not apply slit-width correction.
POSTED: 08/7/05 Rem Stone(rem@ucolick.org)
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