Support for Multiwavelength Observations
The Fermi mission recognizes the importance of multiwavelength observations for Fermi science (see the statement of the Fermi Users' Group). Fermi's support of multiwavelength observations is coordinated through the Multiwavelength Observations webpage. Among other efforts, Fermi sponsors the Global Telescope Network.
Please report multiwavelength observations that are relevant to Fermi on this webform. You may indicate that this information is proprietary. Non-proprietary information reported through this webform can be seen here. This information will help us plan the Fermi observing timeline.
The FSSC provides a number of services that support multiwavelength observations:
- Timelines — Fermi's planned observations are posted. These timelines and the associated tools should assist observers determine when a source will be observed.
- Source Detectability Tools — The proposal preparation tools can also be used to estimate the detectability by Fermi of candidates for multiwavelength campaigns.
- Multimission Analysis — Fermi's Standard Analysis System is an extension of the HEADAS analysis system, and uses FITS files, facilitating joint analysis of Fermi data with that of other missions or telescopes.
Questions about the GSSC's support of multiwavelength observations should be submitted through the GSSC help desk. Other questions about Fermi's support of multiwavelength observations should be addressed to Dave Thompson.