FORS2

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf instrumental
gptkbp:abilities imaging
polarimetry
multi-object spectroscopy
long-slit spectroscopy
gptkbp:commissioned 1999
gptkbp:country gptkb:Chile
gptkbp:fieldOfView 6.8 arcmin x 6.8 arcmin
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:FOcal_Reducer_and_low_dispersion_Spectrograph_2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FORS2
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Very_Large_Telescope
gptkbp:observatoryLocation gptkb:Paranal_Observatory
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:European_Southern_Observatory
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:FORS1
gptkbp:sensorType CCD
gptkbp:telescopeType gptkb:Unit_Telescope_1_(Antu)
gptkbp:type multi-mode instrument
gptkbp:usedFor astronomical observations
galaxy evolution studies
exoplanet studies
quasar observations
stellar population analysis
supernovae research
gptkbp:wavelengthRange 330–1100 nm
gptkbp:website https://www.eso.org/sci/facilities/paranal/instruments/fors.html
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Very_Large_Telescope
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5