NSO/Kitt Peak Observing Run Preparation

The success of each and every observing run at the National Solar Observatory is important to us, and that success depends on how carefully investigators prepare for their observations. Please review all the relevant documentation, make plans, and let us know in a timely fashion through the contact process what your needs will be.

A Staff Contact who is responsible for ensuring that you have the information and assistance necessary for a successful observing run at Kitt Peak has been assigned to your program. If you have questions about anything associated with your planned observations please contact this individual by telephone (520 318-8000) or by email (first-initial+last-name@noao.edu). Your Staff Contact was listed in the Proposal Status Report included in the letter allocating telescope time.

Here, we provide a checklist to help you prepare for your run.

• Look over the KPNO and NSO User Handbook.

• Review the Solar/Stellar Observations Guide.

• Contact your Staff Contact or the Team Leader for the instrument you are using if you have any questions.

• At least six weeks before your run, submit your Observing Run Preparation Form to Judy Roberts in the Kitt Peak Support Office.

• If you are bringing any material with you that has safety considerations, you must state what that material is in advance of your observing run. This applies, but is not limited to, such items as toxic gases, flammable and radioactive materials, etc. IF APPLICABLE, PLEASE ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET TO YOUR OBSERVING RUN PREPARATION FORM.

• Submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card application (formerly the GSA license form) if you will need to operate an NOAO vehicle during your visit and if you don't already have an Operator's ID Card.

If you have further questions related to arrangements for your observing, send email to the Kitt Peak Support Office. Questions related to NSO facilities should be sent to nso@noao.edu.

webmaster@noao.edu Last updated: 20Aug1997