| Where to start | The observing information web page | |||
| Documents and literature | NIRC2 Observer's Manual | |||
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Proposal Preparation |
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| Planning Tools | Target Visibility Tool - provides airmass plots for targets and includes physical pointing restrictions (nas-deck limits). | |||
| Astronomer reference shelf | ||||
| Exposure Time Calculator - TBD | ||||
| Specifications and components | Filters | |||
| Grisms and Gratings | ||||
| Telescope Specs and limits | Telescope limits | Telescope info: Provides specifications for the telescope. | ||
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Preparing your run |
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At least 4 weeks before your run |
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| Pre-Run Checklist | Checklist of items that should be completed before arriving at Keck. | |||
| Star Lists | Formatting star list: How to prepare star lists for observing. | |||
| Reservation Forms |
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| Reserve your VSQ room | ||||
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Questions and Contacts |
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| Who to contact | Telescope/Schedule | |||
| Instrument | Al Conrad | |||
| Mainland Observing | ||||
| Travel and lodging | ||||
| Summit visits | ||||