WIYN 0.9m Observatory

WIYN 0.9-m Observatory

OBSERVING INFORMATION

All the information necessary for observing at the 0.9m telescope is listed below.


	PREPARATION
	·	Users Handbook
	·	Proposal Submission Form
	·	ORP Form
	·	Filters
	·	S2KB Info
	·	Mosaic Info
	·	Telescope Schedule
	OBSERVING
	·	Telescope Operations Manual
	·	Remote Observing
	·	Extended Pointing Map
	·	LIGHTNING SHUTDOWN
	·	Safety
	·	Weather Links
	·	WIYN Imager Logsheet
	·	Writing DVDs
	·	Queue Observing
	·	Nightly Observing Log
	·	Service Request
	·	ORE Form
	POST OBSERVATIONAL INFORMATION
	·	Processing and Analysis

PREPARING TO OBSERVE

Applying for Observing Time on the WIYN 0.9m

If you are an observer interested in applying for 0.9m Telescope time through NOAO you must submit the standard KPNO Observing Proposal forms. University observers interested in applying for 0.9m Telescope time must go through their institution and submit the Proposal Submission Form.

Prior to your Observing Run

In preparation for your run, please review the 0.9-m User's Handbook, which explains many of the details in observing at WIYN including operations, accomodations and resources available on Kitt Peak.

In order to understand housing and technical requirements for your run, an Observing Run Preparation(ORP) form must be submitted at least 6 weeks in advance of your scheduled observing run. If you were granted time through the NOAO TAC and wish to include an observer who was not on your original proposal, you must write to kpno at noao.edu with a formal request prior to submitting your ORP.

The ORP form should detail required filters as well as instrument configurations (if applicable). Standard Johnson UBVRI filters as well as a H-alpha set are available at the 0.9m. Kitt Peak filters and some WIYN filters can also be borrowed for use at the 0.9m, depending on availability. Further questions regarding the configuration or setup of an instrument should be directed toward the Site Manager (hmathis at noao.edu).

OBSERVING

Introduction to the systems

The afternoon of the first night of your run an instrument support person will give an introduction to the equipment. Please plan to arrive at the telescope by 1:30pm to meet with your support person. If you can not be there by 1:30pm please notify them of your arrival time.
Note: Observers who are inexperienced in ground-based optical observing MUST be accompanied by an experienced observer for their first run. Observers who have never used the 0.9m MUST plan on observing with the previous observer the night before their run begins or be accompanied by an experienced user on their first night.

In preparation for your run please review the relevant instrument documentation for S2KB or Mosaic as well as the Telescope Operations Manual. If you have further questions, contact the Site Manager (hmathis at noao.edu).

Observing Tools

There is an Automated CCD log for use with both Mosaic and S2KB. Instructions for using the autolog can be found in the Telescope Operations Manual.

Other useful links:

Observers' Sky Calendar

Weather Links

DVD writing instructions

0.9m Nightly Observing Log

Mountain Service Request for reporting problems. Do Not Use unless told to do so.

Opportunity Queue

At the end of your observing run, please take a few minutes to complete the Observing Run Evaluation.

PUBLISHING DATA

Publications resulting from the use of the WIYN 0.9m facility should include an acklowledgement. A suggested acklowledgement can be found here.

Here are some of the amazing images taken at the WIYN 0.9m.

ADDITIONAL INFO

For more information contact:
Hillary Mathis, Site Manager
WIYN 0.9m Observatory
950 N. Cherry Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
E-mail: hmathis at noao.edu

Telephone: (520) 318-8460
Fax: (520) 318-8417

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