Filter Information
Plots and data included with most lists.
- Important Filter Information - updated Mar. 13, 2013
- Filters for the Mosaic Imager
- KPNO 4-Inch Filter List - includes Hale-Bopp comet filters.
- KPNO 2-Inch Filter List
- RC Spectrograph Order Separation Filters
- Echelle Spectrograph Filters Pre-slit and Post-slit
- Phoenix Order Sorting Filters
- NEWFIRM Filter Information
- FLAMINGOS Filters
- KOSMOS Filters
- GoldCam Spectrograph Order Separation Filters
- WIYN Imager Filter List 4 x 4 inch
- ODI Filter Information 428 x 445 mm
- WIYN Bench Spectrograph Filter List
- WHIRC Filters
- WIYN 0.9 Meter Filter Information
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Glass Filter Spectral Transmission Curves from Schott Catalog (reproduced with permission from Schott Glass Technologies, Inc.)
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NOIRLab Filter Database
Filter | FWHM (Å) | CWL (Å) | Telescope | Instrument | Plot | Data | Comments |
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454 BATC k1054 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 454 BATC k1054 ** | 454 BATC k1054 ** | |||
802 BATC k1062 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 802 BATC k1062 ** | 802 BATC k1062 ** | |||
ha8 H-alpha+8nm c6011 | 80.00 | 6650.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | ha8 H-alpha+8nm c6011 | ha8 H-alpha+8nm c6011 | Note: The central wavelength of CTIO Mosaic narrow band filters (actually all filters, but is very significant for narrow band filters) is shifted ~15A to the BLUE in the f/2.87 beam of the Blanco 4m + PFADC corrector as compared to the transmission measured in parallel light. The central wavelength quoted below is nominally for when the filter is used at PF, with the ~15A shift included. Furthermore, the filter transmission curve presented below shows the simulated filter transmission curve for the Blanco 4m + PFADC f/2.87 beam. |
U k1001 | 630.71 | 3552.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | U k1001 | U k1001 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
C Washington k1006 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | C Washington k1006 | C Washington k1006 | Below is a plot of the transmission of this filter when used at telescopes with differing focal ratios and central obscurations; the KPNO 4m (f/3.1), the CTIO 4m (f/2.9), and the WIYN 0.9m (f/7.9). At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL=3892A, FWHM=1030A, PEAK TRANSMISSION=77.4%. | ||
O3 OIII N2 k1014 * | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | O3 OIII N2 k1014 * | O3 OIII N2 k1014 * | Below is a plot of the transmission of this filter when used at telescopes with differing focal ratios and central obscurations; the KPNO 4m (f/3.1), the CTIO 4m (f/2.9), and the WIYN 0.9m (f/7.9). At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL=5006A, FWHM=56A, PEAK TRANSMISSION=76%. | ||
Bw NDWFS k1025 | 1275.21 | 4110.78 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | Bw NDWFS k1025 | Bw NDWFS k1025 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. See the plot at the bottom of the page. Note: This filter was called the NDWFS UB filter in 1997-1998. |
918R 918R_v1 k1028 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 918R 918R_v1 k1028 | 918R 918R_v1 k1028 | Below is a plot of the transmission of this filter when used at telescopes with differing focal ratios and central obscurations; the KPNO 4m (f/3.1) and the CTIO 4m (f/2.9). At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL=9140A, FWHM=81A, PEAK TRANSMISSION=84.7%. | ||
815 815_v2 k1046 | 68.53 | 8152.64 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 815 815_v2 k1046 | 815 815_v2 k1046 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. See the plot at the bottom of the page. Note: This is a replacement for the old Rhoads 815 filter (k1026) |
493 BATC k1055 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 493 BATC k1055 ** | 493 BATC k1055 ** | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. | ||
848 BATC k1063 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 848 BATC k1063 ** | 848 BATC k1063 ** | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. | ||
o2 OII c6012 | 50.00 | 3727.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | o2 OII c6012 | o2 OII c6012 | Note: The central wavelength of CTIO Mosaic narrow band filters (actually all filters, but is very significant for narrow band filters) is shifted ~15A to the BLUE in the f/2.87 beam of the Blanco 4m + PFADC corrector as compared to the transmission measured in parallel light. The central wavelength quoted below is nominally for when the filter is used at PF, with the ~15A shift included. Furthermore, the filter transmission curve presented below shows the simulated filter transmission curve for the Blanco 4m + PFADC f/2.87 beam. |
U k1001 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | U k1001 | U k1001 | |||
M Washington k1007 | 1140.00 | 5100.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | M Washington k1007 | M Washington k1007 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. See plot at the bottom of the page. |
Ooff OIII+30nm k1015 | 242.69 | 5317.54 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | Ooff OIII+30nm k1015 | Ooff OIII+30nm k1015 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms redder. See the plot at the bottom of the page. |
Bw NDWFS k1025 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | Bw NDWFS k1025 | Bw NDWFS k1025 | |||
gd DECam k1035 *** New! | 1524.00 | 4744.90 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | gd DECam k1035 *** New! | gd DECam k1035 *** New! | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
815 815_v2 k1046 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 815 815_v2 k1046 | 815 815_v2 k1046 | |||
493 BATC k1055 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 493 BATC k1055 ** | 493 BATC k1055 ** | |||
848 BATC k1063 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 848 BATC k1063 ** | 848 BATC k1063 ** | |||
s2 SII c6013 | 80.00 | 6725.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | s2 SII c6013 | s2 SII c6013 | Note: The central wavelength of CTIO Mosaic narrow band filters (actually all filters, but is very significant for narrow band filters) is shifted ~15A to the BLUE in the f/2.87 beam of the Blanco 4m + PFADC corrector as compared to the transmission measured in parallel light. The central wavelength quoted below is nominally for when the filter is used at PF, with the ~15A shift included. Furthermore, the filter transmission curve presented below shows the simulated filter transmission curve for the Blanco 4m + PFADC f/2.87 beam. |
U k1001 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | U k1001 | ||||
M Washington k1007 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | M Washington k1007 | M Washington k1007 | Below is a plot of the transmission of this filter when used at telescopes with differing focal ratios and central obscurations; the KPNO 4m (f/3.1), the CTIO 4m (f/2.9), and the WIYN 0.9m (f/7.9). At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL=5168A, FWHM=1126A, PEAK TRANSMISSION=86.5%. | ||
Ooff OIII+30nm k1015 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | Ooff OIII+30nm k1015 | Ooff OIII+30nm k1015 | Below is a plot of this filter as simulated in different f/ratio beams.At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL=5298.69A FWHM=240.20A PEAK TRANSMISSION=91.73% | ||
Bw NDWFS k1025 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | Bw NDWFS k1025 | Bw NDWFS k1025 | Below is a plot of the transmission of this filter when used at telescopes with differing focal ratios and central obscurations; the KPNO 4m (f/3.1) and the CTIO 4m (f/2.9). At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL=4091A, FWHM=1250A, PEAK TRANSMISSION=91.7%. | ||
rd DECam k1036 *** New! | 1426.90 | 6395.60 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | rd DECam k1036 *** New! | rd DECam k1036 *** New! | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
815 815_v2 k1046 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 815 815_v2 k1046 | A comparison of this filter with the older version of this filter (k1026): | |||
527 BATC k1056 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 527 BATC k1056 ** | 527 BATC k1056 ** | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. | ||
918 BATC k1064 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 918 BATC k1064 ** | 918 BATC k1064 ** | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. | ||
o3 OIII c6014 | 50.00 | 4990.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | o3 OIII c6014 | o3 OIII c6014 | Note: The central wavelength of CTIO Mosaic narrow band filters (actually all filters, but is very significant for narrow band filters) is shifted ~15A to the BLUE in the f/2.87 beam of the Blanco 4m + PFADC corrector as compared to the transmission measured in parallel light. The central wavelength quoted below is nominally for when the filter is used at PF, with the ~15A shift included. Furthermore, the filter transmission curve presented below shows the simulated filter transmission curve for the Blanco 4m + PFADC f/2.87 beam. |
B Harris k1002 | 993.88 | 4381.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | B Harris k1002 | B Harris k1002 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
D51 DDO 51 k1008 | 162.90 | 5145.20 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | D51 DDO 51 k1008 | D51 DDO 51 k1008 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. See the plot at the bottom of the page. |
wh Bk-7 k1016 | 6800.00 | 5600.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | wh Bk-7 k1016 | wh Bk-7 k1016 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
815 815_v1 k1026 | 70.36 | 8152.10 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 815 815_v1 k1026 | 815 815_v1 k1026 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. See the plot at the bottom of the page. Note:In December 2003 a replacement for this filter (k1046) was purchased. See below for a comparison between the two filters. |
zd DECam k1038 *** New! | 1467.00 | 9280.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | zd DECam k1038 *** New! | zd DECam k1038 *** New! | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
815 815_v2 k1046 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 815 815_v2 k1046 | 815 815_v2 k1046 | Below is a plot of this filter as simulated in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL= 8109.85A FWHM= 68.62A PEAK TRANSMISSION= 81.42% at 8122A | ||
527 BATC k1056 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 527 BATC k1056 ** | 527 BATC k1056 ** | |||
918 BATC k1064 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 918 BATC k1064 ** | 918 BATC k1064 ** | |||
wh Bk-7 c6016 | 5000.00 | 6500.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | |||
B Harris k1002 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | B Harris k1002 | B Harris k1002 | |||
D51 DDO 51 k1008 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | D51 DDO 51 k1008 | D51 DDO 51 k1008 | Below is a plot of this filter as simulated in different f/ratio beams.At the KPNO 4m f/3.1 the properties of this filter are: CWL=5132A FWHM=161A PEAK TRANSMISSION=85.1% | ||
g SDSS k1017 | 1395.73 | 4750.58 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | g SDSS k1017 | g SDSS k1017 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
815 815_v1 k1026 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 815 815_v1 k1026 | 815 815_v1 k1026 | |||
VR k1039 *** New! | 2216.00 | 5940.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | VR k1039 *** New! | VR k1039 *** New! | NOTE: This filter is a replacement for k1040. Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. |
823 823_v2 k1047 | 68.02 | 8238.79 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 823 823_v2 k1047 | 823 823_v2 k1047 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. See the plot at the bottom of the page. Note: This is a replacement of the old Rhoads 823 filter (k1027) was purchased. See below for a comparison of the two filters. |
579 BATC k1057 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 579 BATC k1057 ** | 579 BATC k1057 ** | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. | ||
973 BATC k1065 ** | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | 973 BATC k1065 ** | 973 BATC k1065 ** | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. | ||
g SDSS c6017 | 1537.00 | 4813.00 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | g SDSS c6017 | g SDSS c6017 | Note: The central wavelength of CTIO Mosaic narrow band filters (actually all filters, but is very significant for narrow band filters) is shifted ~15A to the BLUE in the f/2.87 beam of the Blanco 4m + PFADC corrector as compared to the transmission measured in parallel light. The central wavelength quoted below is nominally for when the filter is used at PF, with the ~15A shift included. Furthermore, the filter transmission curve presented below shows the simulated filter transmission curve for the Blanco 4m + PFADC f/2.87 beam. |
B Harris k1002 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | B Harris k1002 | ||||
ha H-alpha k1009 | 80.62 | 6574.74 | Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope | Mosaic | ha H-alpha k1009 | ha H-alpha k1009 | Note that there is a shift in central wavelength when placed in different f/ratio beams. At the KPNO 4meter f/3.1 beam this corresponds to a shift of approximately 12 Angstroms bluer; at the CTIO 4meter f/2.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 15 Angstroms bluer; at the WIYN 0.9m f/7.9 this corresponds to a shift of approximately 5 Angstroms bluer. See the plot at the bottom of the page. |
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