HST Data Handbook

The HST Data Handbook describes datasets produced by each instrument aboard the Hubble Space Telescope. Techniques for reading, displaying, understanding, calibrating, and analyzing datasets are presented for all data sent to observers or available through the HST Data Archive.

Introduction	A general look at file formats, tools and methods for reducing and analyzing HST data PDF version (6.4 Mb) [Introductory and appendix material common to all Instruments]
ACS	Advanced Camera for Surveys PDF version (6.65 Mb) [instrument only]
COS	Cosmic Origins Spectrograph PDF version (3.76 Mb) [instrument only]
FGS	Fine Guidance Sensors PDF version (1.48 Mb) [instrument only]
NICMOS	Near Infrared Camera and Multi Object Spectrometer PDF version (4.27 Mb) [instrument only]
STIS	Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph PDF version (4.07 Mb) [instrument only]
WFC3	Wide Field Camera 3 PDF version (1.6 Mb) [instrument only]
WFPC2	Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 PDF version (2.07 Mb) [instrument only]
Appendix	References to IRAF, file naming, & observation logs.

Volume 2: Heritage Instruments

This volume focuses on the instruments that are no longer onboard the spacecraft-the heritage instruments. These instruments are: FOS, GHRS, HSP, FOC, and WF/PC-1.

Preface	How to use this Handbook PDF version (123 Kb)
FOS	Faint Object Spectrograph PDF version (1.9 Mb)
GHRS	Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph PDF version (1.7 Mb)
HSP	High Speed Photometer PDF version (178 Kb)
WFPC1	Wide Field Planetary Camera 1 PDF version (798 Kb)
FOC	Faint Object Camera PDF version (971 Kb)
Appendices	Internet resources, task examples, and index PDF version (381 Kb)