FAQs:
Frequently Asked Questions.
Q: Can someone accurately determine where the telescope was pointing during my observation? A: ...
Q: Where can I find current SI aperture position information? A: ...
Q: What's in the Calibration Database? Where can I find the calibration data? A: ...
Q: How are the reference data named, and how do i differentiate the different file types? A: ...
Handbooks:
Post-2003 Jitter File Description Document
Defines the current format of the HST jitter file products. Supplement to the "Pre-2003 Jitter FIle Description Document"
Pre-2003 Jitter File Description Document
Specifies the HST jitter files prior to spring 2003; describes their interpretation and application. For observations after this date, see "Post-2003 Jitter File Description Document"
Instrument Science Reports:
ISRs are technical reports written by members of the Observatory Group about various aspects of the instrument and data. They usually contain in-depth information about specific topics.
Velocity Aberration Correction for Parallel Observations
OSG-CAL-97-06: The velocity aberration correction performed by the HST pointing control software is
valid for the target direction only...
An Investigation into the Guidance of FOC GTO 4073
SOB-94-06-07: An analysis of the guidance of the 1992 FOC GTO program 4073 was
conducted at the request of the PI...
A Multipurpose Pointing Analysis Tool (OBSOLETE!)
SOB-94-02-15: We present software for determining accurate HST attitude from
guidestar and velocity data.
A Determination of the Pointing History during FOS Scans of Mars
SOB-93-12-06: We have used pointing software, developed earlier for a comparison with the PASS software, to analyze scans of
Mars performed at intervals since June 1992.
Attitude Determination and Target Location
SOB-92-01-01: Attitude Determination and Target Location.