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How to access the SPIRIT telescopes
The SPIRIT telescopes utilise a scheduling system. Bookings are not required for individual observations.
For Schools: please contact us using the booking form for guidance on gaining telescope access, training and education.
For Researchers: Please make contact with us for before scheduling new requests.
Refer to this technical description for specific information on each of the telescopes.
Step 1: A login is required to access all SPIRIT telescopes.
Step 2: Submit image requests using the SPIRIT Scheduler menu item. Refer to the SPIRIT Scheduler guide for instructions.
Step 3 (optional): Add your email address to your request using the Schedule Browser menu item referred to in the SPIRIT Scheduler guide if you wish to receive email alerts.
Downloading Images:
Individual images can be downloaded from the web interface. For larger numbers of images please use our FTP interface. Contact us for information on how to do this.
New users: Please keep total imaging time to 1 hour or less. For extended requirements please contact us.
SPIRIT 2
43cm mirror with 40 arcmin FoV. Available Filters - Clear, Red, Green Blue, B, V and R. Calibrated at Bin 2 or 3.
SPIRIT 3
32cm mirror with 50 arcmin FoV. Available Filters - Clear, Red, Green Blue, Hydrogen Alpha (Ha). Calibrated at Bin 2.
SPIRIT 4
Offline until further notice. 32cm mirror with 50 arcmin FoV. Available Filters - Clear, Red, Green Blue, Ha, B, V. Calibrated at Bin 2.
SPIRIT 6
100cm mirror with 28 arcmin FoV. Available Filters - Clear, Red, Green Blue, Ha, B, V. Calibrated at Bin 1.