Spectroscopic reduction classes Pedro Figueira Data reduction is a complex issue and every observer has a lot to gain by learning how to do it efficiently. Some rely on pre-processed data as delivered by the instrument consortium, forgetting that this only transfers the burden to the pipeline, which are very often not tailor-suited to the data at hands. Quite unsurprisingly, the results have a sub-optimal level with an impact on the Science that can range from the undetectable to the disastrous.
The discussion will always be a hands-on-oriented, and will be supported by a practical part. In this second part of the course we will discuss the application of these principles by applying them to real data using a ESO Gasgano-oriented pipeline. Level: Master and above. Session 1: Theoretical class I 4 March 2013 Attendance limit: unlimited Session 2: Theoretical class II 5 March 2013 Attendance limit: unlimited Session 3: Practical class 6 March 2013 Attendance limit: 10 (for Masters and PhDs only) - Complete. |