PFS
E440269
astronomical instrument
multi-object spectrograph
near-infrared spectrograph
optical spectrograph
wide-field spectrograph
PFS is a multi-object, wide-field optical and near-infrared spectrograph designed for large-scale astronomical surveys on the Subaru Telescope.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| PFS canonical | 1 |
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical instrument
ⓘ
multi-object spectrograph ⓘ near-infrared spectrograph ⓘ optical spectrograph ⓘ wide-field spectrograph ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Subaru strategic surveys ⓘ |
| dataProduct |
near-infrared spectra
ⓘ
optical spectra ⓘ |
| designedFor | large-scale astronomical surveys ⓘ |
| fieldOfView | wide-field ⓘ |
| fullName | Prime Focus Spectrograph NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
multi-fiber positioning
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simultaneous spectroscopy of many objects ⓘ |
| hostTelescope | Subaru 8.2-m telescope NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hostTelescopeType | optical-infrared telescope ⓘ |
| installedOn | Subaru Telescope prime focus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedAt | prime focus of Subaru Telescope ⓘ |
| mountedOn | Subaru Telescope NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| observatoryCountry | Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| observatorySite | Mauna Kea, Hawaii NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| observes |
distant galaxies
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quasars ⓘ stars ⓘ |
| primaryMirrorDiameterOfHostTelescope | 8.2 meters ⓘ |
| purpose | obtain spectra for large samples of astronomical objects ⓘ |
| scienceGoal |
constrain dark energy and cosmological parameters
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map the large-scale distribution of matter in the universe ⓘ study galaxy formation and evolution ⓘ |
| scienceUse |
Milky Way archaeology
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cosmology surveys ⓘ extragalactic astronomy ⓘ galaxy evolution studies ⓘ large-scale structure mapping ⓘ |
| spectralRange | optical to near-infrared ⓘ |
| surveyMode | multi-object spectroscopy ⓘ |
| telescopeLocation | Mauna Kea Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| telescopeOperator | National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedIn | spectroscopic surveys ⓘ |
| wavelengthCoverage |
near-infrared
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optical ⓘ |
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