Introduction
The Mid-Infrared Array Camera and Bracewell Infrared Nulling Cryostat (MIRAC-BLINC) is an instrument developed for use with the adaptive optics system on the 6.5 m MMT. It has two main modes of operation: imaging at 8-25 microns, and nulling interferometry at 8-13 microns. The system has been developed by Bill Hoffmann and Phil Hinz, and is available most trimesters in collaboration with the PIs.
Camera Description
Observer Information
This section provides information which is used in routine setup, operation and data reduction with MIRAC4.
Camera Operation
Camera Specifications
Camera Performance
Instrument Setup Information (Experienced Users Only)
This section describes the setup and checkout for MIRAC-BLINC on the MMT, as well as step for removing it from the telescope.
Maintenance/Upgrades
Engineering Information and Tests
MIRAC-BLINC User Manual
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