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Multi-Object Spectrograph

Giant Magellan Telescope Multi-object Astronomical and Cosmological Spectrograph (GMACS)
The Multi-Object Spectrograph is considered a jack of all trades, optimized for detailed observations of multiple faint objects in deep space over a wide field of view. It is perfect for studying galaxy evolution, the intergalactic medium (IGM), the birth and death of stars, gravitational waves, and taking redshift surveys. The Multi-Object Spectrograph has red and blue channels and is capable of operating in natural seeing during early operations, with increased sensitivity from Ground Layer Adaptive Optics. The instrument will also be the second science instrument installed on the Giant Magellan Telescope.

Designer

The GMACS is being developed by astronomers Darren DePoy and Jennifer Marshall from Texas A&M University

Science Goals

  • Distant galaxies: lyα luminosity function at z < 6.5, chemical enrichment of ISM, redshift surveys
  • Nearby galaxies: chemical enrichment history, dark matter distribution, stellar populations and evolution, transient follow-up

Technical Specifications

Spectral resolutions:
1,000 – 6,000
Field of view (diameter):
7.4 arcmin
Wavelength range:
3200 – 10000 Å
Multi-slit mask count:
24 masks with 50-100 slits/mask
Alternate input:
100s of fibers (with MANIFEST fiber system)
Field of view:
300 arcmin2 (with MANIFEST fiber system)
Pour une liste complète des spécifications techniques, reportez-vous à notre Livre de science
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