Scientific Modes ================ The observing modes described in this section are those intended for the acquisition of scientific data by the observer. Here we describe all possible scientific observations to be carried out either with one of the MEGARA IFUs or the Fiber MOS. LCB IFU scientific observation ------------------------------ :Mode: LCB IFU scientific observation :Usage: Online, Offline :Key: MegaraLcbImage :Recipe: :class:`~megaradrp.recipes.scientific.lcb.LCBImageRecipe` :Recipe input: :class:`~megaradrp.recipes.scientific.lcb.LCBImageRecipeInput` :Recipe result: :class:`~megaradrp.recipes.scientific.lcb.LCBImageRecipeResult` This mode sequence includes the required actions to obtain scientifically-valid data with the LCB IFU instrument mode of MEGARA. Requirements ++++++++++++ This mode requires having the focal-plane cover configured, the instrument shutter open, to configure the VPH mechanism to select the grating to be used, to set the instrument mode to LCB IFU, to move the focusing mechanism to the position pre-defined for the specific VPH of choice, and to expose a certain time and to readout the detector in a series of exposures, being this series the LCB IFU image set. A pre-requisite for this observing mode is to have previously executed a "Fine acquisition with the LCB IFU" auxiliary observing mode (TBC depending on the system absolute positioning precision and the observer requirements). As part of the MEGARA on-line quick-look software the images to be obtained by this observing mode should be processed and the spectra extracted so to produce a view of the field at a selectable wavelength within the wavelength range covered by the VPH of choice. As a number of Fiber MOS positioners are devoted to the measure of the sky background simultaneously with the LCB IFU observations the on-line quick-look software should be able to subtract the spectrum of the sky from the spectra in each IFU spaxel and from the maps generated above. This software should have information on the specific focal-plane cover configuration being used. In the case of observing relatively extended targets (comparable in size or larger than the LCB IFU field of view) but a mapping observing mode is not required to be used a blank-sky image set should be obtained using the same instrumental configuration as for the science target. Products ++++++++ The observer will obtain LCB IFU image sets as part of the routine scientific operation of the instrument. The observatory staff could also make use of this observing mode to verify the status of the instrument using any source different from a standard star. In the case of observing a standard star the calibration mode standard star with the LCB IFU could be used instead. Recipe, inputs and results ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ .. autoclass:: megaradrp.recipes.scientific.lcb.LCBImageRecipe :members: Fiber MOS scientific observation -------------------------------- :Mode: Fiber MOS scientific observation :Usage: Online, Offline :Key: MegaraMosImage :Recipe: :class:`~megaradrp.recipes.scientific.mos.MOSImageRecipe` :Recipe input: :class:`~megaradrp.recipes.scientific.mos.MOSImageRecipeInput` :Recipe result: :class:`~megaradrp.recipes.scientific.mos.MOSImageRecipeResult` This mode sequence includes the required actions to observe a list of targets with known celestial coordinates with MEGARA using the Fiber MOS instrument mode. The information on the assignment of targets and positioners is included in the form of a set of input catalogues generated off-line by the MEGARA Observing Preparation Software Suite (MOPSS). The reference position for each positioner is the center of the central fiber of the 7-fiber minibundle. This observing mode could be run with one of the sides of the focal-plane cover closed in order to reduce the cross-talk between positioners that would be placed adjacent in the pseudo-slit. Thus, the input catalogues should be specific of the focal-plane cover configuration to be used and both the on-line quick-look software and the off-line pipeline should include that information as a parameter or set of parameters. Note that the Fiber MOS catalogues and configuration files could be designed for their use under any focal-plane cover configuration. Even in that case the data processing software should know under which configuration a given image set was obtained. Requirements ++++++++++++ This observing mode requires having the focal-plane cover configured, the instrument shutter open, to configure the VPH mechanism to select the grating to be used, to set the instrument mode to Fiber MOS, to move the focusing mechanism to the position pre-defined for the specific VPH of choice, to move all robotic positioners with a target associated in the input catalogues to the position of the corresponding target (these include science targets, reference stars for fine acquisition and positioners devoted to blank-sky measurements) and to expose a certain time and to readout the detector in a series of exposures, being this series the Fiber MOS image set. A pre-requisite for running this observing mode is to have previously executed a "Fine acquisition with the Fiber MOS" auxiliary observing mode on the same field. As part of the MEGARA on-line quick-look software, the image (or images) obtained should be processed and the spectra extracted. The observer might define a number of positioners to be placed on blank-sky regions of the field in order to improve sky subtraction. Alternatively, the user can also define a blank sky position. This is particularly important when observing individual stars in a nearby (Local Group) galaxy, for example, where the emission from the host galaxy is expected to contaminate even the outermost positioners. Should that be the case, the on-line quick-look software should be able to derive a sky spectrum from the blank-sky observation (if present) or the spectra of these positioners (if defined and no blank-sky observation is available) and subtract it from the spectra of the targets. The processed spectra should then be visualized using the on-line quick-look software. If neither a blank-sky observation nor blank-sky positioners are available no sky subtraction will be performed. Products ++++++++ The observer will obtain Fiber MOS image sets as part of the routine scientific operation of the instrument. The observatory staff could also make use of this observing mode to verify the status of the instrument. Recipe, inputs and results ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ .. autoclass:: megaradrp.recipes.scientific.mos.MOSImageRecipe :members: