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.
We strongly recommend that starlists are prepared using the AO Guide Star Tool. This will ensure that the starlist follows the required format. Detailed instructions on using the guide star tool can be found here (TBD!!). Note that if you submit your starlist using the AO Guide Star Tool, we automatically get notified and it is stored on our servers, from which we can easily access it and install it for you.
Additional information on preparing the starlist can be found here.
In order for the Observing Assistant to locate your starlist file, you must install it in the “starlist directory” on our network. You can access the starlist directory /kroot/starlists from most of our computers.
mkdir -p /kroot/starlists/pinameand then install your starlist using the command
cp starlist /kroot/starlists/pinameYou are free to name your starlist file whatever you want.