TMAS is a simple visible-light imager system to enable high-angular-resolution science with PALM-3000. It consists of a 1k x 1k science-grade staring array (known as Palomar CCD21), a high-speed 512 x 512 Andor EMCCD camera, and an optional fiber output port for precision RV spectroscopy tests. It integrates an atmospheric dispersion corrector (ADC) and dual filter wheels.
Project Status
TMAS is in development phase and is expected to be ready for on-sky testing in 2012B.
Partnership
TMAS is a Caltech collaboration with scientists from JPL. The co-PI's are Drs Sergi Hildebrandt and Richard Dekany, Caltech.