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NOIRLab Filter Database

Filter FWHM (Å) CWL (Å) Telescope Instrument Plot Data Comments
815 815_v1 k1026 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 815 815_v1 k1026 815 815_v1 k1026
815 815_v1 k1026 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 815 815_v1 k1026 A comparison of this filter with the newer version of this filter (k1046):
815 815_v1 k1026 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 815 815_v1 k1026
815 815_v1 k1026 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 815 815_v1 k1026 815 815_v1 k1026 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=8087A, FWHM=71A, PEAK TRANSMISSION=93%.
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)
815 815_v2 k1046 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 815 815_v2 k1046 815 815_v2 k1046
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):
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
823 823_v1 k1027 70.61 8232.04 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v1 k1027 823 823_v1 k1027 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 (k1047) was purchased. See below for a comparison of the two filters.
823 823_v1 k1027 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v1 k1027 823 823_v1 k1027
823 823_v1 k1027 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v1 k1027 A comparison of this filter with the newer version (k1047):
823 823_v1 k1027 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v1 k1027
823 823_v1 k1027 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v1 k1027 823 823_v1 k1027 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 the properties of this filter are: CWL=8170A, FWHM=71A, PEAK TRANSMISSION=91.5%.
823 823_v2 k1047 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v2 k1047 A comparison of this filter with the newer version (k1047):
823 823_v2 k1047 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v2 k1047 823 823_v2 k1047 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= 8193.49A FWHM= 68.30A PEAK TRANSMISSION= 89.71% at 8182A
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.
823 823_v2 k1047 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 823 823_v2 k1047 823 823_v2 k1047
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.
848 BATC k1063 ** Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 848 BATC k1063 ** 848 BATC k1063 **
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.
918 BATC k1064 ** Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 918 BATC k1064 ** 918 BATC k1064 **
918R 918R_v1 k1028 81.22 9210.96 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 918R 918R_v1 k1028 918R 918R_v1 k1028 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.
918R 918R_v1 k1028 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 918R 918R_v1 k1028 918R 918R_v1 k1028
918R 918R_v1 k1028 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 918R 918R_v1 k1028
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%.
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.
973 BATC k1065 ** Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic 973 BATC k1065 ** 973 BATC k1065 **
B Harris 1070.00 4279.00 WIYN 0.9-meter Telescope S2KB B Harris B Harris 04-2003
B Harris c6002 990.00 4360.00 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic B Harris c6002 B Harris c6002 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.
B Harris k1002 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic B Harris k1002 B Harris k1002
B Harris k1002 Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope Mosaic B Harris k1002
B Harris set#1 4mts 1030.00 4185.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Harris set#1 4mts B Harris set#1 4mts SIZE: 4x4-5.40mm.
B Harris set#1 4mts 1030.00 4185.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Harris set#1 4mts B Harris set#1 4mts SIZE: 4x4-5.40mm.
B Harris set#1 4mts 4185/1030 1030.00 4185.00 SMARTS Consortium: 0.9-meter Telescope BLANK B Harris set#1 4mts 4185/1030 Size: 4x4 Thick: 5.40
B set# 2 Schmidt WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B set# 2 Schmidt SIZE: 4x4
B set# 2 Schmidt WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B set# 2 Schmidt SIZE: 4x4
B set# 2 Schmidt 4200/1050 SMARTS Consortium: 0.9-meter Telescope BLANK Size: 4x4
b Strom.  4x4 4697/196 196.00 4697.00 SMARTS Consortium: 0.9-meter Telescope BLANK b Strom.  4x4 4697/196 b Strom.  4x4 4697/196 Size: 4x4 Thick: 9.85
b Strom. 4x4 196.00 4697.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra SIZE: 4x4-9.85mm.
b Strom. 4x4 196.00 4697.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra SIZE: 4x4-9.85mm.
B Tek set#1 1050.00 4200.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Tek set#1 SIZE: 3x3-5.17mm.
B Tek set#1 1050.00 4200.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Tek set#1 SIZE: 3x3-5.17mm.
B Tek set#1 4201/1050 1050.00 4200.00 SMARTS Consortium: 0.9-meter Telescope BLANK B Tek set#1 4201/1050 Size: 3x3 Thick: 5.17
B Tek set#2 1050.00 4200.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Tek set#2 SIZE: 3x3
B Tek set#2 1050.00 4200.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Tek set#2 SIZE: 3x3
B Tek set#2 4202/1050 1050.00 4200.00 SMARTS Consortium: 0.9-meter Telescope BLANK B Tek set#2 4202/1050 Size: 3x3
B Tek set#3 1050.00 4200.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Tek set#3 SIZE: 3x3-5.26mm.
B Tek set#3 1050.00 4200.00 WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope Hydra B Tek set#3 SIZE: 3x3-5.26mm.
B Tek set#3 4203/1050 1050.00 4200.00 SMARTS Consortium: 0.9-meter Telescope BLANK B Tek set#3 4203/1050 Size: 3x3 Thick: 5.26
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