Since the spring 1995 semester, the NOAO WIYN Observing Program has been scheduling proposals in two modes: queue and classical. Most accepted programs are scheduled as queue programs and executed by KPNO staff. The reminder are assigned specific nights and PIs are expected to be at the telescope to carry out their program. For further discussion of the philosophy of this program, see the March 1996 and June 1996 NOAO Newsletters, or the NOAO WIYN Observing Program Web page http://www.noao.edu/wiyn/obsprog/.
The application procedure for spring 1997 WIYN observing time will be essentially the same as for the fall 1996 procedure. Please remember to include instrumental setup overheads in your requested observing time. These overheads are available from our Web site. Information about applying for WIYN time may be found in all the same places as the normal KPNO observing proposal information, as well as on the Web page given above. A summary of the spring 1996 observing program and a look forward to fall 1996 may be found elsewhere in this Newsletter.
Dave Silva