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Instrument Handbook

The Instrument Handbook is the primary guide to the characteristics and use of the instrument. PDF format (8.02 MB).

ACS Data Handbook

The ACS Data Handbook is the primary reference for data format and analysis information. The version including all chapters or only the ACS chapters are available in PDF format.

HST Dither Handbook

The HST Dither Handbook provides information on how to plan and analyze HST observations involving dithering, including descriptions of dither patterns and strategies. PDF format (16.9MB)

Instrument Science Reports

ISRs are technical reports written by the ACS Group staff about various aspects of the instrument and data. They usually contain indepth information about a specific topic.

Newsletters

Space Telescope Analysis Newsletters (STANs) are sent to observers via email, whenever there is news that may affect observation planning or analysis.

Calibration Workshop

ACS contributions to the HST Calibration Workshop held Oct 17 - 18, 2002.

ACS Documents

You can request a paper copy of any document if you need one and can't print it out yourself from our website. Be sure to give us an email address and a postal address so we can be sure that the requested documents reach you.

New Documents in the Last 30 Days

Delivery of a new ACS SBC throughput curve for Synphot (TIR 2008-002)
On November 12th, 2007 a new ACS SBC throughput curve was implemented in CDBS, OPUS and DADS. This new curve is an improved version and accounts for SBC red leak. The red leak portion is based on a spectrum of HD 209458 prepared by Paul Goudfrooij.
Boffi, F.R. 21 Apr 2008 (pdf)

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Instrument Handbook
Data Handbook
Newsletters(STANs)
ETCs
ISRs
Workshop/Conference 2005 papers
Workshop/Conference 2002 papers
HST Primer
Call for Proposals
Proposal Instructions
ACS Summary Handout


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