ACS Documents

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

Parts of the March 2006 ACS Data Handbook at the link on the left are now out of date. There is a new Introduction (Chapters 1-3 and the Appendix) which has been re-written. Please start here for the latest version of the Introduction to the HST Data Handbook for those portions.

MultiDrizzle Handbook (January 2009)

The latest MultiDrizzle Handbook is the best primary resource for learning about using MultiDrizzle and making the most of its most-recently added capabilities and functionality.

HST Dither Handbook (January 2002)

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.

Other ACS Documents

This is a page containing other ACS documents such as conference proceedings, white papers, and the like.

ACS Documents

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