Data Reduction

For a general description of CCD and spectroscopic data reduction, see the IRAF data reduction guides. For example, "A User's Guide to Reducing Slit Spectra with IRAF" by Massey, Valdes & Barnes. Other possibilities do of course exist, such as IDL astronomy libraries and Figaro (See also Chris Tinney's Figaro extentions.)

Automated DBS data reduction

An automated reduction script for IRAF has been written and made publicly available by Lisa Kewley. It is well documented and should work fine, but is currently offered `as is' with no warrantee or user support.

The link above is the latest version of Lisa's Script. It is required for IRAF v.2.11. If you are running an older IRAF, you may need a copy of the previous version. Here are the script and the user manual.


DBS Arc Atlas



Last modified: Thu Mar 23 11:51:58 EST 2000