[ASA] Call for 2.3m Applications

[Paul Francis]

Dear Observer,

The closing date for observing proposals for time on the ANU/RSAA 2.3m telescope at Siding Spring Observatory (SSO) in the quarter 1st May 2023 - 31st July 2023 is 23:59 February 15, 2023.

We expect that the telescope will run in fully automatic mode over this quarter, assuming that the shared risk observations in the previous quarter are successful. This means that there will be changes in the application process - see the web page at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/YyzlC2xMQzikwKKjlunW02N?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au for details.

Note that the price of a paid priority hour has increased in 2023 to $150 for Australian proposers and remains $200 for international proposers.

Observing proposals must be submitted electronically via the RSAA web pages.
Full instructions are available at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/YyzlC2xMQzikwKKjlunW02N?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au.


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The ANU 2.3-metre telescope at Siding Spring Observatory is scientifically productive and a valuable resource for student training and instrument development. These diverse and significant benefits justify its continued operation for the foreseeable future. The full cost to the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) of operating the 2.3m telescope (including staff, maintenance and repairs) corresponds to approximately $2000 per night. To defray this cost, RSAA is offering priority on the 2.3m telescope to paying customers from Australia and elsewhere, while simultaneously ensuring a level of open access to astronomers at all Australian institutions.

Proposers should note on their application form whether they are requesting paid or open-access time. Paid time will be invoiced at a rate of $150 per hour for Australian proposals and $200 per hour for international ones. Paid proposals will receive priority in the automated scheduling system, and will be executed before free proposals. However at least 40% of the telescope time will be reserved for open-access proposals. To be eligible to apply for open-access time, 50% or more of the proposers must be based at Australian institutions.

The latest information on using the telescope and its instruments can be found at http://https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/paH0C3QNPBimQ77BAFqSYh9?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au<http://https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/paH0C3QNPBimQ77BAFqSYh9?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au>

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If you have questions or technical problems in using the web-based submission process, please email tacinfo at mso.anu.edu.au<mailto:tacinfo at mso.anu.edu.au>.

Paul Francis
Chair, ANU TAC


Prof. Paul Francis (he/him)
ANU Distinguished Educator, Astrophysicist

Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and
Physics Education Centre, Research School of Physics
ANU College of Science
Mt Stromlo Observatory and Building 160
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 2600

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