The MUSE observation preparation tool

L. Piqueras; J. Richard; R. Bacon; A. Pecontal; Pedro Baksai; Joel Vernet

doi:10.1117/12.925401

24 September 2012 The MUSE observation preparation tool

L. Piqueras, J. Richard, R. Bacon, A. Pecontal, Pedro Baksai, Joel Vernet

Proceedings Volume 8451, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy II; 84511U (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925401
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2012, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Abstract

MUSE (Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer) is an integral-field spectrograph which will be mounted on the Very Large Telescope (VLT). MUSE is being built for ESO by a European consortium under the supervision of the Centre de Recherche Astrophysique de Lyon (CRAL). In this context, CRAL is responsible for the development of dedicated software to help MUSE users prepare and submit their observations. This software, called MUSE-PS, is based on the ESO SkyCat tool that combines visualization of images and access to catalogs and archive data for astronomy. MUSE-PS has been developed as a plugin to SkyCat to add new features specific to MUSE observations. In this paper, we present the MUSE observation preparation tool itself and especially its specific functionalities: definition of the center of the MUSE field of view and orientation, selection of the VLT guide star for the different modes of operations (Narrow Field Mode or Wide Field Mode, with or without AO). We will also show customized displays for MUSE (zoom on specific area, help with MUSE mosaïcing and generic offsets, finding charts …).

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L. Piqueras, J. Richard, R. Bacon, A. Pecontal, Pedro Baksai, and Joel Vernet "The MUSE observation preparation tool", Proc. SPIE 8451, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy II, 84511U (24 September 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925401

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