F25SRF2D1 - FUV-MAMA, Longpass Pseudo-Aperture

Description

This is the same physical aperture as the F25SRF2 aperture and is available for use with the FUV-MAMA detector to minimize the contribution from the dark current when observing very faint targets. This aperture moves the target 2 arcseconds above the bottom edge of the FUV-MAMA to avoid the detector glow region. It is yet to be determined if the throughput for a target at this position is significantly different from that obtained at the standard position..

Special Considerations

Usage of this slit is only allowed with the G140L and G140M gratings. For more information on throughputs, encircled energy, etc., please refer to the information for Section F25SRF2—FUV-MAMA, Longpass.