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8.6.3 IRS

- All four spectrograph modules and the IRS peak-up arrays are performing well. All IRS arrays are more sensitive than pre-launch estimates.

- Slit and peak-up field-of-view dimensions, as well as wavelength ranges that can be calibrated for each (sub-)slit, have been changed slightly to reflect in-orbit measurements.

- The pointing accuracy of Spitzer is very good. Low accuracy IRS peak-ups may not be necessary if target coordinates are well known, or if peak-up images are not required.



Mattia Vaccari 2004-04-30