Preliminary WFC3 UVIS PSF Evaluation
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We have made an initial assessment of the image quality of the WFC3 UVIS channel with its flight detector installed. Point source measurements at four field positions and four wavelengths indicate excellent imaging performance for the UVIS channel, with CEI encircled energy specifications readily achieved.
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