WFPC2 Instrument Handbook

The Instrument Handbook is the primary guide to the characteristics and use of the instrument. The Cycle 16 Update PDF format (Oct. 2006 - 0.99 MB) hould be read with the Cycle 14 full version: PDF format (Oct. 2004 -- 10.2 MB).

Older Versions of the WFPC2 Instrument Handbook

The Instrument Handbook is the primary guide to the characteristics and use of the instrument. This page provides links to previous versions of the Handbook.

WFPC2 Data Handbook

The WFPC2 Data Handbook is the primary reference for data format and analysis information. PDF format (v4.0, Jan. 2002 - 3.5 MB).

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. (v2.0, Jan. 2002)

Instrument Science Reports

ISRs are technical reports written by WFPC2 Group staff about various aspects of the instrument and data. They usually contain indepth information about a specific topic.

Technical Instrument Reports

TIRs are technical reports written by WFPC2 Group staff about various aspects of the instrument, data, and procedures. They are internally distributed only.

STANs

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

Conference Proceedings

Proceedings from the various Calibration Workshops held at STScI, and posters form AAS Meetings.

WFPC2 Tutorial

The WFPC2 Tutorial, a step-by-step guide to reducing WFPC2 data (v3.0, Jul. 2002, PDF - 1.0 MB)

Prelaunch Thermal Vacuum Test Report

The WFPC2 Prelaunch Thermal Vacuum Test Report presents he results of the prelaunch system-level T.V. test in May 1993.

WFPC2 Data Analysis Library

The WFPC2 Data Analysis Library (formerly the WFPC2 Clearinghouse) is designed to provide easy reference to a wide variety of WFPC2 related information.