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Background

While NGS-AO observations are relatively easier than LGS-AO, we still recommend that you get in touch with your Support Astronomer as soon as possible, especially if you are using our AO facility for the first time. For new observers, it could also be useful to schedule a teleconference with your Support Astromer.

Contents

Planning your run

To complete a successful observing run, consider each of the issues below:
  • Targets scientific priority
  • Source of TT correction: are you going to be using the main target or a separate TT star? Is the TT star bright and close enough to the target?
  • Elevation constraints
  • is the TT star extended? is it a binary?
  • is a certain Position Angle or Vertical Angle required?
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