GHOST Reduced Data Products for the Gemini Observatory Community and Beyond

2024/12/17 by Vinicius M. Placco, Placco, Vinicius M., David Herrera +29 · 1 citation
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Astro and Planetary Science #FOS: Physical sciences #Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics (astro-ph.IM) #Planetary Science and Exploration #Space Exploration and Technology

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2412.13239

openalex publication_date 2024/12/17 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

The Gemini High-resolution Optical SpecTrograph (GHOST) at Gemini South started regular queue operations in early 2024, bringing a long-sought open-access capability to the astronomy community. This research note briefly describes an effort to provide easy-to-access reduced spectra for GHOST programs from all Gemini partner countries and encourage prompt data exploration and analysis. Since March 2024, over 4500 spectra have been reduced and made available to principal investigators (PIs). The aim is to increase demand for GHOST and expedite the publication of scientific results.

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