MICADO: first light imager for the E-ELT
R. Davies, J. Schubert, M. Hartl, J. Alves, Y. Cl\'enet, F., Lang-Bardl, H. Nicklas, J.-U. Pott, R. Ragazzoni, E. Tolstoy, T. Agocs, H., Anwand-Heerwart, S. Barboza, P. Baudoz, R. Bender, P. Bizenberger, A., Boccaletti, W. Boland, P. Bonifacio, F. Briegel, T. Buey, F. Chapron
TL;DR
MICADO is a first light near-infrared imager for the E-ELT, enabling diffraction-limited imaging and spectroscopy with various modes, integrated with adaptive optics for advanced astronomical observations.
Contribution
This paper presents the design and key functionalities of MICADO, the first light imager for the E-ELT, highlighting its innovative observing modes and system integration.
Findings
Design of MICADO's optical and mechanical systems
Integration with MAORY adaptive optics system
Expected imaging and spectroscopic capabilities
Abstract
MICADO will equip the E-ELT with a first light capability for diffraction limited imaging at near-infrared wavelengths. The instrument's observing modes focus on various flavours of imaging, including astrometric, high contrast, and time resolved. There is also a single object spectroscopic mode optimised for wavelength coverage at moderately high resolution. This contribution provides an overview of the key functionality of the instrument, outlining the scientific rationale for its observing modes. The interface between MICADO and the adaptive optics system MAORY that feeds it is summarised. The design of the instrument is discussed, focussing on the optics and mechanisms inside the cryostat, together with a brief overview of the other key sub-systems.
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