10.5.3 ACS WFC Ramp Filter Ranges
There are many wavelength ranges allowed for HST's ACS/WFC. This article provides a list of those wavelength ranges for the Astronomer's Proposal Tool (APT). |
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Format definitions
Boldface type indicates the name of an APT parameter or a value for a parameter.
Black text indicates an important note.
Magenta text indicates available but unsupported parameters (requires prior approval from STScI).
Red text indicates restricted parameters (for STScI use only).
Brown text indicates text file parameters.
Items in brackets - <value> - are required values.
Items in square brackets - [<value>] - are optional.
Table 10.5: Wavelength Ranges for the WFC Ramp Filters
| Name | Minimum Wavelength (Å) | Maximum Wavelength (Å) | WFC FOV location |
|---|---|---|---|
FR388N | 3710 | 4049 | middle |
FR423N | 4049 | 4420 | inner |
FR462N | 4420 | 4824 | outer |
FR505N | 4824 | 5266 | middle |
FR551N | 5266 | 5748 | inner |
FR601N | 5748 | 6274 | outer |
FR656N | 6274 | 6848 | middle |
FR716N | 6848 | 7474 | inner |
FR782N | 7474 | 8158 | outer |
FR853N | 8158 | 8905 | inner |
FR931N | 8905 | 9719 | outer |
FR1016N | 9719 | 10609 | outer |
FR459M | 3810 | 5366 | middle |
FR647M | 5366 | 7574 | inner |
FR914M | 7574 | 10709 | middle |
Related Links
10.5.1 ACS WFC Spectral Elements
10.5.2 ACS WFC Permitted Filter Combinations
10.5.4 ACS WFC Allowed Combinations of Aperture, Spectral Element, and Readout
10.5.5 ACS SBC Spectral Elements
10.5.6 ACS Aperture Coordinate System