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Cross Dispersing Prisms (UCLES only)

 

Cross-dispersion in UCLES is carried out by a series of three large, composite fused silica prisms, each composed of three slices oiled together. All air-glass surfaces are anti-reflection coated. The optimum prism position is determined automatically by the setup programs to avoid vignetting.



Helen Davies
hdd@aaoepp.aao.gov.au