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Jan 22 • 4 tweets • 2 min read

1/ #NIRSpec has three modes of operation: multi-object spectroscopy mode, fixed slits spectroscopy mode and integral field spectroscopy mode:

2/ 🔴 multi-object spectroscopy mode — #NIRSpec will be the 1st multi-object spectrograph in space, able to record the spectra of up to 200 objects at the same time. A capability enabled by microshutters.

3/ 🔴 fixed slits spectroscopy mode — #NIRSpec will also be able to carry out single-object, high-contrast spectroscopy using a set of five fixed slits. It will provide high contrast spectra of sources and a key to the study of exoplanets.

4. 🔴 integral field spectroscopy mode — #NIRSpec harbours an Integral-Field Unit, which reorganises the signal from a 2D image into a set of slices. A spectrograph then generates a spectrum for each pixel & they are then arranged into a datacube esa.int/ESA_Multimedia…

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https://twitter.com/ESA_Webb/status/1474671863007694854

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1/ As we wait for full mirror deployment, here are some cool-to-know facts about #Webb 's mirrors.
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1/ While everyone's eyes were on the shield tensioning, the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) provided by @esa for #Webb also had an important milestone: unlocking the Contamination Control Cover, which had to be locked for launch.
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@esa 2/ After successfully completing the tests and unlocking the cover, the instrument control electronics were then powered off before the next steps on the sunshield tensioning activities.

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@esa 3/ This key step for MIRI was monitored remotely by team members in Europe, ready to provide assistance if it were needed.

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