Binospec Software System
  Binospec is a high-throughput, 370 to 1000 nm, imaging spectrograph that
addresses two adjacent 8' by 15' fields of view. Binospec was commissioned in
late 2017 at the f/5 focus of the 6.5m MMT and is now available to all MMT
observers. Here we describe the Binospec software used for observation
planning, instrument control, and data reduction. The software and control
systems incorporate a high level of automation to minimize observer workload.
Instrument configuration and observation sequencing is implemented using a
database-driven approach to maximize observatory efficiency. A web-based
interface allows users to define observations, monitor status, and retrieve
data products.
