Due to the poor reflectivity of the Standby pick-off mirror (60%
measure at 4700Å) and the fact it was not possible to get it
re-coated by the ING a new mirror was acquired with a bare aluminium
coating, so it can be re-coated at the observatory. Initial
measurements show an overall improvement in sensitivity of StanCam of
45% in V,
30% in R and
0% in I. Comparing to
other instruments, the reflectivity of the new mirror appears to be
what is expected for the aluminium coating, but that makes the
reflectivity curve of the old mirror hard to understand.