FLAMINGOS-2
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FLAMINGOS-2 is a near-infrared imaging and multi-object spectrograph used on large telescopes for detailed observations of faint and distant astronomical objects.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| FLAMINGOS-2 canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: FLAMINGOS-2 Context triple: [Gemini South Observatory, hasInstrument, FLAMINGOS-2]
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SCISAT-1
SCISAT-1 is a Canadian scientific satellite dedicated primarily to studying Earth's upper atmosphere and monitoring ozone layer chemistry and related trace gases.
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BepiColombo mission
The BepiColombo mission is a joint ESA–JAXA spacecraft mission designed to study the planet Mercury’s composition, magnetic field, and environment through dual orbiters.
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Typhoon FGR4 mission systems
Typhoon FGR4 mission systems are the integrated avionics, sensors, weapons, and defensive technologies that enable the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 to conduct advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations.
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Falcon rocket family
The Falcon rocket family is a series of partially reusable launch vehicles developed by SpaceX to provide cost-effective access to space for satellites, cargo, and crew.
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MICROSCOPE satellite mission
The MICROSCOPE satellite mission was a French-led space experiment designed to test the validity of Einstein’s equivalence principle with unprecedented precision by comparing the free fall of different materials in orbit.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: FLAMINGOS-2 Target entity description: FLAMINGOS-2 is a near-infrared imaging and multi-object spectrograph used on large telescopes for detailed observations of faint and distant astronomical objects.
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A.
SCISAT-1
SCISAT-1 is a Canadian scientific satellite dedicated primarily to studying Earth's upper atmosphere and monitoring ozone layer chemistry and related trace gases.
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B.
BepiColombo mission
The BepiColombo mission is a joint ESA–JAXA spacecraft mission designed to study the planet Mercury’s composition, magnetic field, and environment through dual orbiters.
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C.
Typhoon FGR4 mission systems
Typhoon FGR4 mission systems are the integrated avionics, sensors, weapons, and defensive technologies that enable the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 to conduct advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations.
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D.
Falcon rocket family
The Falcon rocket family is a series of partially reusable launch vehicles developed by SpaceX to provide cost-effective access to space for satellites, cargo, and crew.
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E.
MICROSCOPE satellite mission
The MICROSCOPE satellite mission was a French-led space experiment designed to test the validity of Einstein’s equivalence principle with unprecedented precision by comparing the free fall of different materials in orbit.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical spectrograph
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cryogenic instrument ⓘ imaging camera ⓘ multi-object spectrograph ⓘ near-infrared instrument ⓘ |
| abbreviationOf | FLoridA Multi-object Imaging Near-Infrared Grism Observational Spectrometer 2 ⓘ |
| collaboratingInstitution | Gemini Observatory ⓘ |
| commissionedOn |
Gemini South Observatory
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surface form:
Gemini South
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| dataProduct |
calibrated near-infrared images
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near-infrared spectra ⓘ |
| designedFor | use on 8-meter class telescopes ⓘ |
| detectorFormat | 2048 x 2048 pixels ⓘ |
| detectorType | HgCdTe infrared array ⓘ |
| developedBy | University of Florida ⓘ |
| fieldOfView | approximately 6.1 arcminutes by 6.1 arcminutes ⓘ |
| fullName | FLoridA Multi-object Imaging Near-Infrared Grism Observational Spectrometer 2 ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
cryogenic dewar
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filter wheel ⓘ grism wheel ⓘ multi-object slit mask unit ⓘ |
| hasMode |
imaging mode
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long-slit spectroscopy mode ⓘ multi-object spectroscopy mode ⓘ |
| hemisphere | Southern Hemisphere ⓘ |
| hostTelescopeAperture | 8.1 meters ⓘ |
| locatedAt |
Cerro Pachón
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surface form:
Cerro Pachón, Chile
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| observatory | Gemini Observatory ⓘ |
| operatesAtWavelengthRange | near-infrared ⓘ |
| optimizedFor |
faint source sensitivity
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wide-field coverage in the near-infrared ⓘ |
| pixelScale | approximately 0.18 arcseconds per pixel ⓘ |
| predecessor | FLAMINGOS ⓘ |
| scienceGoals |
study of active galactic nuclei
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study of brown dwarfs ⓘ study of high-redshift galaxies ⓘ study of star-forming regions ⓘ study of stellar clusters ⓘ study of supernovae and transients in the infrared ⓘ study of the Galactic Center ⓘ |
| spectralResolution | up to a few thousand ⓘ |
| supports |
classical observing runs
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queue-scheduled observations ⓘ |
| telescope |
Gemini South Observatory
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surface form:
Gemini South Telescope
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| usedBy | international astronomical community ⓘ |
| usedFor |
multi-object spectroscopy
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near-infrared imaging ⓘ spectroscopic follow-up of survey targets ⓘ spectroscopy of distant astronomical objects ⓘ spectroscopy of faint astronomical objects ⓘ wide-field near-infrared imaging surveys ⓘ |
| wavelengthCoverage | approximately 0.9 to 2.4 microns ⓘ |
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