Proposal Preparation

Documents	Specifications & Components
Observing Info HIRES Data Format Old User's Manual (S. Vogt, 1994) User notes for the new detector Papers about HIRES Data proprietary period policy	Instrument Specifications Filter Choices Choosing HIRESb or HIRESr Choosing High or Low Gain Binning Options and Recommendations Resolution vs. Slitwidth Rotator Exposure Meter Iodine Cell Guider
Sensitivities	Planning Tools
Throughputs (Spectroscopic Efficiency) Zero Points	Echelle Format Simulator Exposure Time Calculator Observing Planning Tool Target Visibility Tool & Finder charts Observer's reference shelf
Telescope Specs & Limits	Policies
Limits Telescope info	Split Nights Mainland Observing Available policies

Preparing for your observing run

Pre-Run Checklist	Logistics Planning
pre-observing checklist	VSQ Reservations Remote/Mainland Observing
2 weeks before your run
Prepare Your Target List

Telescope/Schedule
Instrument