HIRES spectrograph
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The HIRES spectrograph is a high-resolution optical spectrograph used on large telescopes to obtain precise stellar and extragalactic spectra for detailed astrophysical studies.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| HIRES spectrograph canonical | 2 |
| HIRES spectrograph for ELT | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4411101 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: HIRES spectrograph Context triple: [W. M. Keck Observatory, hasInstrument, HIRES spectrograph]
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A.
FEROS spectrograph
The FEROS spectrograph is a high-resolution, fiber-fed echelle spectrograph used in optical astronomy for precise stellar spectroscopy and radial velocity measurements.
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B.
Boller and Chivens spectrograph
The Boller and Chivens spectrograph is an astronomical instrument designed for dispersing and analyzing light from celestial objects to study their physical and chemical properties.
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C.
HARPS spectrograph
The HARPS spectrograph is a high-precision, fiber-fed echelle spectrograph designed primarily for detecting exoplanets via radial velocity measurements.
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D.
GNIRS (Gemini Near-Infrared Spectrograph)
GNIRS (Gemini Near-Infrared Spectrograph) is a high-resolution near-infrared spectrograph used on the Gemini North telescope to study the composition, kinematics, and physical conditions of astronomical objects.
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E.
Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph
The Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph was a highly sensitive ultraviolet spectrograph aboard the Hubble Space Telescope used to study the composition, temperature, and motion of astronomical objects.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: HIRES spectrograph Target entity description: The HIRES spectrograph is a high-resolution optical spectrograph used on large telescopes to obtain precise stellar and extragalactic spectra for detailed astrophysical studies.
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A.
FEROS spectrograph
The FEROS spectrograph is a high-resolution, fiber-fed echelle spectrograph used in optical astronomy for precise stellar spectroscopy and radial velocity measurements.
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B.
Boller and Chivens spectrograph
The Boller and Chivens spectrograph is an astronomical instrument designed for dispersing and analyzing light from celestial objects to study their physical and chemical properties.
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C.
HARPS spectrograph
The HARPS spectrograph is a high-precision, fiber-fed echelle spectrograph designed primarily for detecting exoplanets via radial velocity measurements.
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D.
GNIRS (Gemini Near-Infrared Spectrograph)
GNIRS (Gemini Near-Infrared Spectrograph) is a high-resolution near-infrared spectrograph used on the Gemini North telescope to study the composition, kinematics, and physical conditions of astronomical objects.
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E.
Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph
The Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph was a highly sensitive ultraviolet spectrograph aboard the Hubble Space Telescope used to study the composition, temperature, and motion of astronomical objects.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical spectrograph
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high-resolution echelle spectrograph ⓘ optical spectrograph ⓘ |
| dataType |
galaxy spectra
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interstellar absorption spectra ⓘ quasar spectra ⓘ stellar spectra ⓘ |
| designedFor | precision spectroscopy ⓘ |
| enables |
detailed line-by-line spectral analysis
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determination of chemical abundances ⓘ determination of stellar radial velocities ⓘ measurement of interstellar gas kinematics ⓘ measurement of velocity dispersions in galaxies ⓘ |
| goal |
enable detailed astrophysical diagnostics
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obtain precise extragalactic spectra ⓘ obtain precise stellar spectra ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
high spectral resolving power
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multi-order echelle format ⓘ precise wavelength calibration ⓘ |
| hasSpectralResolution | high ⓘ |
| measures |
Doppler shifts of spectral lines
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spectral line profiles ⓘ wavelength distribution of light ⓘ |
| mountedOn | large telescopes ⓘ |
| observes |
galaxies
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interstellar medium ⓘ quasars ⓘ stars ⓘ |
| operatesIn | optical wavelength range ⓘ |
| requires | large-aperture telescope ⓘ |
| scientificDomain |
astronomy
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astrophysics ⓘ |
| usedBy | professional astronomers ⓘ |
| usedFor |
chemical abundance studies of stars
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detailed astrophysical studies ⓘ extragalactic spectroscopy ⓘ high-resolution spectroscopy ⓘ precision radial velocity measurements ⓘ quasar absorption line studies ⓘ stellar spectroscopy ⓘ studies of interstellar medium absorption lines ⓘ |
| usedIn |
high-precision spectroscopic surveys
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observational astronomy research ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Subject: HIRES spectrograph Description of subject: The HIRES spectrograph is a high-resolution optical spectrograph used on large telescopes to obtain precise stellar and extragalactic spectra for detailed astrophysical studies.
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