Time Critical Observations, ToOs, and Proposal Ranking


Approved Target of Opportunity and time critical observations will be given the highest priority for that night. Time critical observations must be justified in the proposal. Examples include observing during a exoplanet transit, or simultaneous observations with other facilities. Thus, a median ranked proposal will be given a higher priority than a highly ranked proposal if the observations are time critical.

The date and times for these time critical observations do not need to be specified in the proposal, but the number must be justified.

Starting February 2020, ToOs can be requested during the night. Please contact Brad Holden for further information.