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WFIRST Observatory PerformanceThe WFIRST observatory will be a powerful and flexible wide-field near-infrared facility. The planned surveys will provide data applicable to an enormous variety of astrophysical science. This presentation will provide a description of the observatory and its performance characteristics. This will include a discussion of the point spread function, signal-to-noise budgets for representative observing scenarios and the corresponding limiting sensitivity. Emphasis will be given to providing prospective Guest Observers with information needed to begin thinking about new observing programs.
Document ID
20120016008
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Kruk, Jeffrey W. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
June 10, 2012
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.ABS.6634.2012
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.6634.2012
Meeting Information
Meeting: 220th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS)
Location: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States
Start Date: June 10, 2012
End Date: June 14, 2012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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