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Multi-Fiber Spectroscopy with Wide-Field Telescopes

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New Developments in Array Technology and Applications

Part of the book series: International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale ((IAUS,volume 167))

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Abstract

Fiber-fed multi-object systems are now the preferred instruments for gathering spectroscopic data on survey scales. The technique lends itself particularly well to telescopes with fields of 30 arcminutes or more. This paper gives a broad overview of the instrumental considerations involved in its implementation.

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  1. Royal Greenwich Observatory, UK

    F. G. Watson

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  1. Union College and the Institute for Space Observations, USA

    A. G. Davis Philip

  2. Boston University, USA

    Kenneth A. Janes

  3. Van Vleck Observatory, Wesleyan University, USA

    Arthur R. Upgren

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Watson, F.G. (1995). Multi-Fiber Spectroscopy with Wide-Field Telescopes. In: Philip, A.G.D., Janes, K.A., Upgren, A.R. (eds) New Developments in Array Technology and Applications. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 167. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0383-1_35

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