| System | alfosc |
| Command | mdark |
| Arguments | [-t] [-n] [-f]<tt> <nn> |
| Type | DET |
| Short Description | Makes <nn> dark exposures of <tt> seconds. If the [-t] flag is used, a simulated exposure is made. If the exposure time is larger then 60 seconds, automatic remnant removal is done before the exposure starts. If the option [-f] (fast mode) is used, the prompt will be returned when the exposure time is over and before the readout begins. If the option [-n] is used, there will be no automatic remnant removal. |
| Long Description | Makes <nn> dark exposure of <tt> seconds. To abort the exposures press "Control-C". The image type (IMTYPE keyword) will be set to "DARK" if the exposure time is non-zero and "BIAS" if it is zero. If the exposure time is larger then 60 seconds, automatic remnant removal is done before the exposure starts. If the option [-f] (fast mode) is used, the prompt will be returned when the exposure time is over and before the readout begins. If the option [-n] is used, there will be no automatic remnant removal. |
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| Used In | alfosc.qc-script |
| Last Update | 2016-11-23 00:00:00 |
| Author | JC |
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