Hermes Manual
For astronomers using HERMES, the 2dF+HERMES Manual covers all aspects of an observing program. Volume I of the guide is divided up into five major parts:
- Part I: Overview of 2dF and HERMES: Information necessary to decide if HERMES is suitable for a particular program and to prepare an observing proposal.
- Part II: Preparing for Observing: How to prepare for observing time awarded, whether in service or visitor mode.
- Part III: Observing with 2dF-HERMES: How to observe and how to drive the instrument at the telescope or remote observing site.
- Part IV: Data Reduction using 2dfdr: An overview of the data reduction process using 2dfdr.
- Part V: Additional Information: Additional information for expert users.
Volume II contains of the guide is spit into two parts
- Part VI: Support and Advanced User Tasks: Poschecks, Apoffs, etc.
- Part VII: Troubleshooting: Solutions to commonly encountered 2dF problems
Download the Manuals
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Volume I : 2dF-Hermes-obs-manual.pdf
Volume II: 2dF-AAOmega-sup-manual.pdf
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