NGPS DocumentationΒΆ

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Next Generation Palomar Spectrograph (NGPS) is conceived to be a radically more efficient workhorse spectrograph, replacing the 1970s-era Double Spectrograph (DBSP).

NGPS achieves these gains through:

  1. Increased optical efficiency from superior design and grating components.

  2. A novel focal plane slicer unit that captures most traditional slit losses.

  3. Increased operational efficiency due to broad spectral coverage with fixed grating format and a minimal set of user-selectable settings.

  4. Improved scheduling, observing tools, and observer feedback.