Swinburne Research Bank (Swinburne University of Technology)· 2019
4MOST: Project overview and information for the First Call for Proposals
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Short summary
The 4MOST instrument, a new wide-field spectroscopic survey facility for the VISTA telescope, features a 4.2 sq. degree field of view and can feed 1624 fibers to low-resolution spectrographs (R~6500) or 812 fibers to a high-resolution spectrograph (R~20,000).
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Key points
- 4MOST is a new spectroscopic survey facility for the VISTA telescope.
- It offers a large field of view of 4.2 square degrees.
- The instrument has a high multiplex capability with 1624 fibers for low-resolution spectroscopy (R~6500).
- An additional 812 fibers are available for high-resolution spectroscopy (R~20,000).
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Abstract
We introduce the 4-metre Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope (4MOST), a new high-multiplex, wide-field spectroscopic survey facility under development for the four-metre-class Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA) at Paranal. Its key specifications are: a large field of view (FoV) of 4.2 square degrees and a high multiplex capability, with 1624 fibres feeding two low-resolution spectrographs ($R = λ/Δλ\sim 6500$), and 812 fibres transferring light to the high-resolution spectrograph ($R \sim 20\,000$). After a description of the instrument and its expected performance, a short overview is given of its operational scheme and planned 4MOST Consortium science; these aspects are covered in more detail in other articles in this edition of The Messenger. Finally, the processes, schedules, and policies concerning the selection of ESO Community Surveys are presented, commencing with a singular opportunity to submit Letters of Intent for Public Surveys during the first five years of 4MOST operations.
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