MIPS : Calibration
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Zero points
Dr. C. Engelbracht has computed MIPS magnitude zero points using the Kurucz (1993) Vega model, which has then been scaled to the Rieke et al. (2006, in prep.) 10.6 micron zero point of 35.03 +/- 0.4 Jy. He has further assumed that Vega is 0 magnitudes in all MIPS bands, and has computed fluxes at 23.68, 71.42, and 155.9 micron. The resultant zero points are :| Wavelength (microns) | Zero point (Jy) | Uncertainty (Jy) |
| 23.675 | 7.17e+00 | 1.10e-01 |
| 71.42 | 7.78e-01 | 1.19e-02 |
| 155.9 | 1.60e-01 | 2.45e-03 |
Conversion Factors (instrumental units to MJy)
Aperture Corrections
Calibration Observations
Includes actual lists of available data.
Color Corrections
Please see the Data Handbook for extensive discussion.
MIPS/SED Mode: Data Details and Calibration
For more information, see the MIPS chapter of the SOM
