Flamingos 2

Gemini South Near-IR

Updated September 6, 2024 by jserra

FLAMINGOS-2 is a near-infrared imaging spectrograph at Gemini-South, offering observations in the 1.0-2.4 μm wavelength range in a 6.1 arcmin circular field of view. Imaging long-slit spectroscopy and multi-object spectroscopy modes are offered.

Available For Proposals at Gemini South
For more details, see the schedules and the CfPs.

Including the F2-MOS

Capability Summary

Total wavelength range = 0.9−2.5 µm

Imaging (Read more)

6’ round field of view
0.18"/pixel spatial sampling
broadband imaging filters

Spectroscopy (Read more)

Resolutions
- 1000−3000 for 0.36" slit
Modes
- Single Longslit
  - Slit lengths of 4.4’
  - Simultaneous coverage = 200−1200 nm bandwidth, depending on grism/filter combination
- Multi-Object Spectroscopy
  - Using 6’x2’ masks
  - Simultaneous coverage = 200−1200 nm bandwidth, depending on grism/filter combination

Guiding Options

F2 On-Instrument Wavefront Sensor (OIWFS)
Peripheral Wavefront Sensor 2 (PWFS2)

Get the sensitivity
Get to the integration time calculator

FLAMINGOS-2 was originally built by the University of Florida Astronomy Department and delivered to Gemini in July 2009, where it underwent a series of refurbishments and commissioning runs. It has been in regular queue operation mode since semester 2013B.

Flamingos 2

Capability Summary

Imaging (Read more)

Spectroscopy (Read more)

Guiding Options

Instrument Team

gs Instrument Scientist

Additional Support Staff

International Gemini Observatory