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The closing date for observing proposals for time on the ANU/RSAA 2.3m telescope at Siding Spring Observatory (SSO) in the semester 2027A (1st February 2026 - 31st July 2027) is 17:00 November 6, 2026.</div>
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Proposals must be submitted via the LENS system: full details at <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IU7uCZY1Nqix482gqtzfVAsBh40C?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au">https://rsaa.anu.edu.au/observers/applying-23m-time</a></div>
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Observers with guaranteed long-term status still need to submit a proposal, but no science case is required.</div>
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Please make sure you select the correct semester (2027B) when submitting your application.</div>
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If you have questions or technical problems in using the submission process, please email tacinfo@mso.anu.edu.au.</div>
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Paul Francis</div>
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Chair, ANU TAC</div>
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<b>Paul Francis</b></div>
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