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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">2026B Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) Call for Proposals</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">The Call for Proposals for the AAT process is outlined below. Please read these instructions carefully. For further information, please read the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rL-KC0YKPviMgzWg4UwfXT9nPQR?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" title="https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/apply-for-observing-time"><span style="color:#0078D7">proposal
web page</span></a></u> or email any questions to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="mailto:AATscheduler@mso.anu.edu.au" title="mailto:AATscheduler@mso.anu.edu.au"><span style="color:#0078D4">AATscheduler@mso.anu.edu.au</span></a></u>.</span></i><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">The proposal deadline for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>AAT Time</b> in Semester 2026B (1 August 2026 – 31 January 2026) is:</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">30 April 2026, at 17:00<br>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">25% of observing time in 2026B is open and allocated on merit to all Australian-based researchers through the Time Allocation Committee process managed by AAL.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Night Availability</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">There will be approximately 18 Dark, 10 Grey and 18 Bright nights available in 2026B for open time allocation. Note that this is using a new definition for dark, grey and bright time as described below.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Proposals are submitted to the AAT's online application system<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/6XBtCgZ0N1imwJWwNtohrT4wKlz?domain=lens.datacentral.org.au/" title="https://lens.datacentral.org.au/"><span style="color:#0078D7">Lens</span></a></u>.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Instrument Availability</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Available AAT instruments include: Hector, KOALA and Veloce.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Hector and Veloce will continue to be offered on a shared-risk basis until they are fully accepted by the Observatory.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">2dF instrument will not offered for the Open Time allocation in 2026B.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Additional instrumentation status information and updates are available on the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CdrcCjZ1N7i3G0JGAf5iPTmCvYm?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" title="https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/instruments/current/status"><span style="color:#0078D7">AAT
instrumentation website</span></a></u>.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Important information:</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">1. Access and scheduling of the AAT time in 2026B</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">From semester 2026B, 25% of observing time is open and allocated on merit to all Australian-based researchers through the Time Allocation Committee process managed by AAL.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Note that successful applicants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs to the observatory. Some funding for student travel and accommodation is available.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">1.5 Reinstatement of Target of Opportunity in 2026B</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Given the start of Rubin, transient science has become even more important. Given this the AAT Council have decided to reinstate the possibility for Target of Opportunity (ToO) proposals. 2026B will be
a pilot program to demonstrate the capability of the AAT for ToO observations.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:black"></span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">ToO time in 2026B will be limited to
15 hours in the trial phase with maximum 10 overrides of 1–2 hours each throughout the entire semester.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:black"></span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">ToO proposals
are to be submitted as described below, but with a note that this is a ToO proposal, and time will be allocated by ATAC up to the agreed time cap for any successful proposals.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">2. Proposal preparation</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Due to the reduction in expert assistance at the telescope, proposers are required to describe the relevant experience and expertise of the team with the instrument(s) being applied for. Observers are
encouraged to liaise with Observatory staff sufficiently in advance of their run to gain such training.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Based upon historical weather trends, about 33% of time is lost to bad weather. Proposers are therefore required to multiply their time requirement by a factor of 1.5 to allow for time lost to weather.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">3. Lens proposal submission system</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Proposals should be submitted with the AAT's online application system<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/6XBtCgZ0N1imwJWwNtohrT4wKlz?domain=lens.datacentral.org.au/" title="https://lens.datacentral.org.au/"><span style="color:#0078D7">Lens</span></a></u>.
This system is a user-account-based system, which allows for improved security and better tracking of past and current proposals. All new users must register with the system.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Note that users cannot be added to
proposals if they are not registered in Lens. Please make sure that all investigators on a proposal have registered well before the deadline!</i></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Lens system has recently been transitioned into Data Central. We are in the process of implementing a new version of Lens, which has a different look but unchanged functionality.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Any Lens related problems/bugs should be reported at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KomKCk81N9trXv0X4u9s2TGpHJ6?domain=aaomq.atlassian.net" title="https://aaomq.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/4"><span style="color:#0078D7">LENS/AAT
Service Desk</span></a></u>.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Other queries such as account issues should be submitted to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pVKSClx1NjiAPlKPki1t9TzwnmX?domain=aaomq.atlassian.net" title="https://aaomq.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/8"><span style="color:#0078D7">Data
Central Service Desk</span></a></u>.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">For any additional queries, comments, and the user support please contact the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="mailto:aat@astronomyaustralia.org.au" title="mailto:aat@astronomyaustralia.org.au"><span style="color:#0078D4">ATAC
Technical Secretary</span></a></u>.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">4. Remote Observing</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Remote observing is possible from several AAT remote observing stations. An experienced AAT observer can also observe from home using an appropriate setup. Observers who are not experienced with their
requested instrument may need to find additional help or prior training, which may require eavesdropping on other observations that use the same instrument.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Remote observing stations are listed at the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/hGVICmO5gluAPqYP6iDuXTRQltC?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" title="https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/remote-observations"><span style="color:#0078D7">remote
observing webpage</span></a></u>. The Observatory is open to establishing new remote observing stations.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">5. Redefinition or Dark, Grey and Bright nights</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:#212121"></span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#212121">The current definition measures the fraction of time the Moon is above the horizon</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#212121">between –12° solar elevations. Given that dark time observations only become feasible past astronomical twilight,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"></span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#212121">AAT’s
definitions are to be updated to use the fraction of Moon-up time</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#212121">between –18° solar elevations, matching the fully dark portion of the night.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#212121">In practise, this means an increase in dark nights per semester and a decrease in grey and bright nights.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">How to Apply for AAT Time</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">All applicants are encouraged to check the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/jUVzCnx1jniK3VL3xUpCpTJm26n?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au" title="https://astronomyaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-10-AAT-Time-Allocation-Policies.pdf"><span style="color:#0078D7">ATAC
Policies and Procedures</span></a></u>, latest<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CdrcCjZ1N7i3G0JGAf5iPTmCvYm?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" title="https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/instruments/current/status"><span style="color:#0078D7">Instrumentation
Status</span></a></u> for the AAT and recent<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/a2weCoV1kpfBPmGP8u7F3TpUuST?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" title="https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/policies"><span style="color:#0078D7">Policy Announcements</span></a></u>.
In particular, the policies about AAT time changed in 2025, please ensure you review the current information.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">For further clarification on any issue, please contact the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="mailto:aat@astronomyaustralia.org.au" title="mailto:aat@astronomyaustralia.org.au"><span style="color:#0078D4">ATAC
Technical Secretary</span></a></u>.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Proposal submission details</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Prepare your main proposal offline, including a title, an abstract, the instrument set up, the number of nights split according to partner and lunation, target list, science case, and technical justification.
The science case and technical justification together should be in PDF format, no more than three pages total. Other document formats will not be accepted. Those three pages should include all references and figures, use 11pt font (or larger), and have at
least 10mm margins. Colour figures are accepted.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Numerical referencing should be used (e.g. as shown by [1], instead of as shown by Smith et al. (2017)).</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">A list of the principal targets (field centres for wide-field programs) should be prepared as a separate PDF document. The target list should contain target name, RA (h m s), Dec (d m s), target brightness,
and priority. There is a 2-page limit for this target list PDF file. Other document formats will not be accepted. </span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">If feasible, please provide a list of backup targets that can be observed in the weather conditions that are worse than required for the principal targets. Any backup project must use the same instrument
as the main project. More information on backup considerations can be found in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cUkcCp81lrtvOZLOyfxHBTGKEtV?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" title="https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/AAT-observing-guidelines"><span style="color:#0078D7">Guidelines
for AAT Observers.</span></a></u></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Submitting your proposal</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">When your proposal details are ready, and approved by the Partner institute of the PI and all other Partner institutions involved, submit your application through<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/6XBtCgZ0N1imwJWwNtohrT4wKlz?domain=lens.datacentral.org.au/" title="https://lens.datacentral.org.au/"><span style="color:#0078D7">Lens</span></a></u>,
the AAT's online proposal submission system. As noted above, this is a user-account-based system and all investigators on a proposal must be registered.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"> Acknowledgements</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"> The AAT Consortium requests all publications based upon data obtained through the AAT include the following acknowledgement:</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"> <i>Based [in part] on data obtained at Siding Spring Observatory [via program XXX]. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the AAT stands, the Gamilaraay people, and pay our respects
to elders past and present.</i></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Contacting the ATAC Secretariat</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#212121">Email:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:brent.groves@astronomyaustralia.org.au" title="mailto:brent.groves@astronomyaustralia.org.au"><span style="color:#0078D7">brent.groves@astronomyaustralia.org.au</span></a>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:lucyna.chudczer@astronomyaustralia.org.au"><span style="color:#0078D7">lucyna.chudczer@astronomyaustralia.org.au</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
Web:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OAjqCr81nyt1nOjn6C3S3T473g9?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com" title="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/YRxACP7yX7Hn14DXfJZw-5?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com"><span style="color:#0078D7">https://astronomyaustralia.org.au/blog/portfolio/aat/</span></a></u></span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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