Goodman Spectrograph Data Reduction Pipeline Now Available at SOAR

Cesar Briceno, Simon Torres, & Bruno Quint (SOAR)

The first release of the data reduction pipeline for the Goodman spectrograph on SOAR is now available. The pipeline is a Python-based package developed by SOAR staff. The initial release supports the two most commonly used modes, with other modes to be added. The software can be downloaded and installed, or run on a dedicated server at SOAR. The end result is one (or more) 1-dimensional point source spectra that have been wavelength calibrated and linearized. Flux calibration is not yet available. Further details can be found at this website. We strongly encourage feedback from observers!

Flexible Observing Modes Available at SOAR

Jay Elias, SOAR Director

Beyond classical observing, both on-site and remote, SOAR offers two additional observing modes in order to accommodate programs that are not well matched to the classical format:

• Target of opportunity observations. The current policy is available at the SOAR webpage below. As we move into an era of large-scale surveys, we expect the SOAR policy to evolve, so please check for updates before proposing.
• A limited amount of service observing is also supported. Although this mode was announced for 2018B, no NOAO proposals requesting this mode were received. We encourage potential users to consult the SOAR webpage to see if their projects match the criteria.

Current SOAR policies can be found at the “Proposing for SOAR” webpage.