Monthly Archives: June 2014

SPIE Astronomical Instrumentation 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Nick Konidaris

I’m attending the SPIE astronomical instrumentation meeting in Montreal (from June 22 – 28). This is a great time to get together with colleagues from TMT, and discuss SED Machine.

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Canon f/2.0 200-mm ZEMAX model

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Nick Konidaris

Based on Japanese Patent J2001, 253050, A, I constructed an approximate optical model for the Canon EF f/2.0L 200-mm lens. I can’t know for sure if this model matches the constructed hardware, but the model is a good starting point. … Continue reading →

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MOSFIRE Data Reduction Pipeline

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Nick Konidaris

A new MOSFIRE data reduction pipeline has been released. See the release notes.

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SED Machine Spectrum of Saturn!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Nick Konidaris

Saturn, in all of its glory. Continue reading →

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SED Machine and 2013cu

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Nick Konidaris

SED Machine shout out in Gal-Yam+ (2014). Continue reading →

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The transient universe as seen by iPTF and ZTF

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Nick Konidaris

I’m attending The transient universe as seen by iPTF and ZTF meeting in Stockholm Sweden. Discussion will range from circumstellar interaction, cosmology, and asteroid science to details about the iPTF, and ZTF surveys. I’m keen to learn about all anticipated … Continue reading →

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Atels #6113 and #6114

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Nick Konidaris

First SED Machine classifications: Atels 6113 and 6114! Continue reading →

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