HIRES pre-observing

Preparing Your Proposal

Where to Start  The observing information web page
Documents  Old Manual - Refers to old detector
 New Manual - Currently a work in progress
 HIRES Data Format
  User notes for new detector
  Papers about HIRES
Proposal Preparation  Instrument Specifications
 Spectroscopic Efficiency (throughput)
 Exposure Time Calculator
 Echelle Format Simulator
 Choosing HIRESb   or   HIRESr
 General Telescope Info
 Telescope Pointing Limits
 Target Visibility Prediction Tool
 Split nights info
 HIRES Data Proprietary Period Policy
 Astronomer reference shelf

Planning Your Run

HIRES Configuration
 Choosing high or low gain
 Binning Options and Recommendations
 Resolution vs. Slitwidth
 Filter Choices
 Rotator
 Exposure Meter
 Iodine Cell
Logistics   Prepare your target list
 Mainland Observing (policies and advice)
 Reserve lodging for your observing run
Questions ?  Telescope/Schedule
 Instrument
 Mainland Observing
 Travel and lodging
 Summit visits

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