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Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
2 Description of the System
2.1 The Cameras
2.2 The Spectrograph
2.3 The Fine Error Sensor
2.4 The IUE Spacecraft
3 Pre-Observation Preparations
3.1 Skymaps
3.2 Choice of Targets for Observation
3.3 Battery Discharge Guidelines
3.4 Adding Targets
3.5 Finding Charts
3.6 Blind Offsets and Faint Object Acquisition
3.7 Moving Targets
3.8 IUE Aperture Orientation
3.9 Choice of Long-Wavelength Camera
3.10 Exposure Time Estimates
3.10.1 Estimating Exposure Times from Known UV Fluxes
3.10.1.1 High-Dispersion Large Aperture Exposures
3.10.1.2 High-Dispersion Small Aperture Exposures
3.10.1.3 Low-Dispersion Large Aperture Exposures
3.10.1.4 Low-Dispersion Small Aperture Exposures
3.10.2 Estimates Based on Merged Log Data
3.10.3 Other Factors Influencing Exposure Time Estimates
3.10.3.1 Variation of Optimal Exposure with Long-Wavelength Camera
3.10.3.2 Variation of Optimal Exposure with Wavelength
3.10.3.3 Non-Target Contributions to the Signal
3.10.3.4 Overexposing the Camera to Optimize Spectral Regions
3.10.3.5 Examples
3.11 Common Acquisition/Observation Problems
3.12 Project Scientist's Discretionary Observing Time
4 Observing at GSFC
4.1 Typical Target Acquisition and Guest Observer Activities during an Observing Shift
4.2 Observing Scripts
4.3 Description of SICAM1 and SIFES1 Pages
4.4 Spacecraft Constraints
4.5 Maneuvers
4.6 Overexposures and Camera Phosphorescence
4.7 FES Photometric Calibration
4.8 Trailed and Multiple Exposures
4.9 Particle Radiation
4.10 Telescope Focus
4.11 Microphonics
4.12 Possible Sources of Time Loss
4.13 Data Processing and Shipping
4.14 The Science Image Header
4.15 New EDS and TOC
4.16 Remote Observer Account
5 Other Information
5.1 Surviving at GSFC
5.2 Regional Data Analysis Facilities (RDAF)
5.3 Calibration Recommendations
5.4 Mailing Addresses and Telephone Numbers
6 References
A Summary of IUE Project Policies
B Scheduling Policies
C IUE Data Processing and Shipping Procedures
D Pre-Observing Run Checklist
E Selected Forms
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Last updated: 21 July 1997
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