Updating the Sensitivity Curves of the STIS Echelles (Post-SM4)
Abstract
The STIS team re-derived on-orbit sensitivity curves for the echelle modes for post-servicing mission 4 observations using the standard DA white dwarf G 191-B2B. These new updates relied on the recent CALSPECv11 models, which introduced improvements in the fluxes of the primary standard stars of the order of~1-3% depending on the wavelength of interest. As part of this effort, the team also released new blaze shift coefficients and echelle ripple tables. We present a detailed description of the procedures followed in the derivation of these new throughputs and the accompanying updates.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
Stellar
planetary
and galactic studies
Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint