Mimir: Multi-function Infrared Imaging Spectrograph - II. Imaging

通过改进现有的格栅成像仪器，安装新的光学元件、机构、冷冻/冰箱和焦平面，为洛厄尔1.8米望远镜开发多模光谱仪。这种修改将使视野增加6到5角分，并使JHK（1.0到2.5微米）的像素为0.6角秒。这种修改使长波长截止范围从2.5微米扩展到5微米。这个新的高通量投放系统将实现2万小时的天空时间。这一修正使天文学研究得以实现，包括回答以下问题：1)为什么大多数恒星形成于双星和星团中？2)星系环境对恒星形成的影响是什么？木卫一上火山的熔岩是由什么组成的？***

Clemens award abstractAST-9987335Develop a multi-mode spectrograph for the Lowell 1.8 meter telescope by modifying the existing grism imaging instrument and install a new optics, mechanisms, cryo/refrigerator and focal plans. This modification will enable a field-of-view increase by a factor of 6 to 5 arc-minutes and enable 0.6 arc-second pixels for JHK (1.0 to 2.5 micrometers). This modification enables the long wavelength cut-off to extend from 2.5 to 5 microns. This new high-through put system will enable 20,000 hours of sky time. Astronomical research enabled by this modification include answers to questions such as 1) why do most stars form in binaries and clusters?, 2) what are the galactic environmental effects on star formation?, 3) what is the composition of the lava from IO's volcanoes?, and others.***