Instrumentation

Integral-Field Spectrograph

A spectrograph that records a full spectrum at every point in a two-dimensional field of view at once, producing a 'data cube' of the sky — an image where every pixel is a spectrum. It maps how motion and composition vary across a galaxy or nebula in a single exposure; MUSE on the VLT is a leading example.

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›A spectrum at every pixel — imaging and spectroscopy at once

Spectroscopy
MUSE

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Associated withSpectroscopy
Associated withMUSE

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ESOEuropean Southern Observatory
Southern-hemisphere observatory data and imagery (VLT, ALMA partner).

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Integral-Field Spectrograph

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Facilities, methods & instruments

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Integral-Field Spectrograph

Highlights

Facilities, methods & instruments

Knowledge connections

Sources