Development of a Mid-Infrared Astronomical Echelle          Spectrometer
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A cryogenic echelle spectrometer has been constructed for mid-                  infrared astronomical observations.  It has been shown to be an                 extremely sensitive instrument, capable of a wide variety of                    astronomical observations.  The spectrometer observes ten                       positions along a slit projected onto the sky, sampling 64                      spectral points with resolving power between 1000 and 30,000.                   This spectrometer will be improved by fixing several known                      problems, expanding its capabilities, and making it accessible to               a wider range of users.  Specific projects planned included:                    expanding the wavelength range observable to include the 20um                   region, acquisition of backup data acquisition equipment,                       improvement of data acquisition and analysis software, and study                of infrared luminous galaxies and interstellar molecules.
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