52X0.2 Aperture Description This is the “utility” slit used with first-order gratings and the prism. It provides a good compromise between spectral resolution and photometric throughput. Special Considerations Observations using this slit do not need to be preceded by a PEAKUP. Table 13.20: 52X0.2 Throughputs λ % Throughput 1200 39.8 1800 75.2 2400 80.0 3000 82.9 3600 84.6 4200 86.0 4800 86.7 5400 86.9 6000 86.4 6600 85.4 7200 83.8 7800 82.3 8400 81.2 Projected Length (arcsec) Aperture CCD MAMA (M-modes) MAMA (L-modes) Width (arcsec) 52X0.2 52.0 28.0 25.0 0.2 Figure 13.67: 52X0.2 Aperture Throughput as a Function of Wavelength