HST Data Handbook


The "HST Data Handbook" describes HST datasets produced by any
instrument. It includes information about how to read and understand
the files on a tape, how to determine if the data should be
recalibrated, how to understand potential problems with the
data, and how to solve these problems. Information is provided
explaining how to use StarView, STSDAS, and STEIS to work with
HST data.

This directory contains files for printing or displaying the "HST
Data Handbook". The current version is dated December 1995 and the
files have modification dates of January 15, 1996.  The PostScript 
version consists of nine consecutively-numbered files. A browsable
web version is also available. Printed copies can be requested 
through the STScI Help Desk (e-mail help@stsci.edu).

Files in this directory are:

00_contents.ps    - Table of contents and preface explaining how
                    to use the manual. (148 KB)
01_general.ps     - Chapters on data tape contents, using IRAF and
                    STSDAS for data analysis, using the HST archive,
                    using the STEIS information server, and using
                    OMS files. (14.9 MB)
02_foc.ps         - Chapters on understanding and working with Faint
                    Object Camera data. (8.3 MB)
03_fos.ps         - Chapters on Faint Object Spectrograph data. 
                    (5.0 MB)
04_fgs.ps         - Chapters on Fine Guidance Sensor data. (4.4 MB)
05_ghrs.ps        - Chapters on Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph
                    data. (2.0 MB)
06_hsp.ps         - Chapters on High Speed Photometer data. (630 KB)
07_wfpc.ps        - Chapters on Wide Field/Planetary Camera-1 data.
                    (2.6 MB)
08_wfpc2.ps       - Chapters on Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 data.
                    (3.9 MB)
09_index.ps       - Glossary and index. (133 KB)


Working with the files:
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As you can see from the file sizes listed above, many of the PostScript
files are very large. Most of the chapters contain numerous graphics,
images, and other matter that contributes to large files. If your
PostScript printer or your system's printer spool area lack memory,
you may have problems printing the files. If this is the case, please
request a printed copy by sending e-mail to help@stsci.edu or try
using the world wide web version.