Tools and Tips

This page contains all tools and tips needed to prepare efficiently FORS1+2 observations.

FORS1+2-specific tools

Tools and information to prepare and execute FORS1+2 observations.

• FORS Instrument Mask Simulator fims : during the Phase II Proposal Preparation, some observing modes will require interactive mask preparation with this tool.

• FORS Standard Stars and Fields
• UCAC1 catalog: CCD astrometry for the southern sky (VizieR Search Page)

• FORS1 and FORS2 Zero Points trend analysis from the daily health check monitor.
• FORS1 and FORS2 calibration reference frames. This page contains exemples of what the offered data calibration should look like.

Generic Tools and information

• ETC, Exposure Time Calculators
• Proposal Preparation and Submission
• Preparation of Phase 2 material for service