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GSpec

GSpec

Instrument Specification

  • Project type: Fiber Nulling Development System
  • Wavelength: 635nm
  • Primary science: Exoplanet characterization
  • Years active: Under development since 2020

Instrument Facts

  • GSpec is a laboratory development testbed for the dual-aperture fiber nuller.
  • The system uses two telescope apertures combined with a single-mode fiber to allow the characterization of exoplanets and their atmospheres.

Instrument Team