Mimir - Software and Downloads

Mimir data reduction and analysis tools:

Current Available:

1. Mimir Software Package - Basic Data Reduction (MSP-BDP) - a GUI-based IDL "project" that will allow performing all the raw data intake, quality testing, bookkeeping, dark/flat/linearity corrections needed to generate "science ready" images.

2. Mimir Software Package - Wavelength Calibration Tool (MSP-WCT) - a GUI-based IDL "project" that will aid the user in performing wavelength calibration of Mimir spectral images, using either OH night sky lines or images taken of the Argon line lamp. Will produce linearly dispersed, slit-shape corrected spectral images suitable for spectrum extraction.

Available Soon:

3. Spectrum Extractor - for extracting spectra from spectral images

4. Spectrum Coadder - for combinging extracted or calibrated spectra

5. PSF Photometry - for performing PSF-fitting photometry of images, based on DAOPHOT

6. Stellar Polarimetry Tool - for measuring polarization information generated by PSF Photometry or other photometry tools

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To fetch the new S/W tools:

Mimir Software Package - Basic Data Processor (MSP-BDP), v1.0 (as a zip file)

Mimir Software Package - Wavelength Calibration Tool (MSP-WCT), v1.2 - 20080807 (as a zip file)

To run either the BDP or the WCT:

    1. unpack the zip file
    2. open the IDL Development Editor (IDLDE) - be sure the "project window" is open
    3. click File->Open Project and change directories to find and open the file "MSP_WCT.prj" or "MSP_BDP.prj"
    4. click the Project->Compile->All Files button
    5. repeat step 4 once
    6. click the Project->Run button

At present, neither package has documentation or adequate help files. On the other hand, they have been written so that the processing steps, once completed, direct you to the next step.

When in doubt, drop us a line or call. Better yet, come spend some time with us in Boston!

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Legacy Software information is contained on the old software linked page, but caveat emptor - the routines and descriptions are no longer supported, as there is a better way!

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