CTIO 4m OSIRIS/IRS Exposure Time Calculator

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Filter IRS, OSIRIS Grating IRS, OSIRIS
Wavelength um (Not yet implemented, central wavelength only) Source flux
Flux Units:
Magnitudes
Flambda (ergs/s/cm²/um)
Desired S/N ratio

Number of pixels to sum (typically 3-6 along slit)

Exposure Time (seconds)

Calculate S/N for specified Total Integration Time
Calculate Total Integration Time to reach Desired S/N
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