MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph)
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MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph) is a near-infrared imaging spectrograph designed for the Magellan and MMT telescopes to study faint astronomical objects at infrared wavelengths.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph) canonical | 1 |
| Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1013697 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph) Context triple: [Magellan telescope instrumentation suite, hasInstrument, MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph)]
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A.
Mid-Infrared Instrument
The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is a key James Webb Space Telescope payload that provides imaging, spectroscopy, and coronagraphy in the mid-infrared range to study cold, distant, and dust-obscured cosmic objects.
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B.
Inamori Magellan Areal Camera and Spectrograph
The Inamori Magellan Areal Camera and Spectrograph (IMACS) is a wide-field optical imaging and spectrographic instrument mounted on the Magellan telescopes, used for deep astronomical surveys and detailed spectroscopic studies.
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C.
GMOS-S (Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph South)
GMOS-S (Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph South) is a versatile optical spectrograph and imager designed for multi-object and long-slit spectroscopy on the Gemini South telescope, enabling detailed studies of faint and distant astronomical sources.
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D.
Magellan Echellette Spectrograph (MagE)
Magellan Echellette Spectrograph (MagE) is a medium-resolution optical echellette spectrograph designed for wide wavelength coverage and efficient spectroscopy of faint astronomical sources.
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E.
Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph
The Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) is a James Webb Space Telescope instrument designed for high-sensitivity near-infrared imaging and spectroscopy, particularly suited for exoplanet characterization and studies of distant galaxies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph) Target entity description: MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph) is a near-infrared imaging spectrograph designed for the Magellan and MMT telescopes to study faint astronomical objects at infrared wavelengths.
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A.
Mid-Infrared Instrument
The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is a key James Webb Space Telescope payload that provides imaging, spectroscopy, and coronagraphy in the mid-infrared range to study cold, distant, and dust-obscured cosmic objects.
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B.
Inamori Magellan Areal Camera and Spectrograph
The Inamori Magellan Areal Camera and Spectrograph (IMACS) is a wide-field optical imaging and spectrographic instrument mounted on the Magellan telescopes, used for deep astronomical surveys and detailed spectroscopic studies.
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C.
GMOS-S (Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph South)
GMOS-S (Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph South) is a versatile optical spectrograph and imager designed for multi-object and long-slit spectroscopy on the Gemini South telescope, enabling detailed studies of faint and distant astronomical sources.
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D.
Magellan Echellette Spectrograph (MagE)
Magellan Echellette Spectrograph (MagE) is a medium-resolution optical echellette spectrograph designed for wide wavelength coverage and efficient spectroscopy of faint astronomical sources.
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E.
Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph
The Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) is a James Webb Space Telescope instrument designed for high-sensitivity near-infrared imaging and spectroscopy, particularly suited for exoplanet characterization and studies of distant galaxies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical instrument
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infrared spectrograph ⓘ |
| abbreviation | MMIRS ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
MMT Observatory
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Magellan Project ⓘ |
| bandCoverage |
H band
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J band ⓘ K band ⓘ |
| dataProduct |
infrared images
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infrared spectra ⓘ |
| designedFor |
MMT Observatory
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surface form:
MMT telescope
Magellan Telescopes ⓘ
surface form:
Magellan telescopes
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| detectorType | infrared array detector ⓘ |
| fieldOfUse |
infrared astronomy
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observational astronomy ⓘ |
| fullName |
MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph)
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph
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| hasCapability |
near-infrared imaging
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near-infrared spectroscopy ⓘ |
| location |
Chile
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Las Campanas Observatory ⓘ |
| mountedOn |
MMT Observatory
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surface form:
MMT 6.5-meter Telescope
Magellan Clay Telescope ⓘ |
| observes |
emission-line objects
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extragalactic objects ⓘ galaxies ⓘ high-redshift galaxies ⓘ star-forming regions ⓘ stars ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
imaging
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spectroscopy ⓘ |
| scientificGoal |
characterize faint infrared sources
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study galaxy evolution ⓘ study star formation ⓘ |
| scientificPurpose | study of faint astronomical objects ⓘ |
| spectralRegion |
infrared wavelengths
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near-infrared wavelengths ⓘ |
| spectrographType | imaging spectrograph ⓘ |
| supports |
long-slit spectroscopy
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multi-slit spectroscopy ⓘ |
| targetType | faint sources ⓘ |
| telescopeType | ground-based telescope ⓘ |
| usedFor |
imaging surveys
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redshift measurements ⓘ spectral line studies ⓘ |
| uses |
multi-object spectroscopy
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slit spectroscopy ⓘ |
| wavelengthRange | near-infrared ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph) Description of subject: MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph) is a near-infrared imaging spectrograph designed for the Magellan and MMT telescopes to study faint astronomical objects at infrared wavelengths.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Magellan telescope instrumentation suite
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hasInstrument
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MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph)
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MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph)
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fullName
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MMIRS (Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph)
self-linksurface differs
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subject surface form:
MMIRS
this entity surface form:
Magellan/MMT Infrared Spectrograph