Hale/P200 Telescope Cover Sheet – Semester

Context: This Hale/P200 Telescope Cover Sheet shall be used by proposers from all P200 constituencies requesting classically-scheduled Hale Telescope observations. Some aspects of this form relate only to Caltech proposers. This form is designed exclusively for use on desktop computers.

Instructions: Fill in the required information. Most field titles have context and/or popup help text that is displayed on mouse hover. When finished, save the form on your computer as a PDF document (click the PRINT button to open the print dialog box on your computer, then save the form as a PDF) to be merged with the cover sheet and the discussion section of your proposal.

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Who First Name Last Name Email Email address should correspond to that used as Palomar Reservations system username. * Phone
Principal Investigator
Lead Observer

The PI or the Lead Observer will be the single-point contact with the Palomar staff for all administrative and logistical matters pertaining to the project.
* Email address should correspond to that used as Palomar Reservations system username.
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* 1000 characters maximum, unformatted text only, resize box as needed. (1) Abstracts should be a brief synopsis of the scientific project and should not include the details of the observing request (number of nights, etc.). (2) Abstracts will be posted on the schedule intended, in part, for public outreach, and should be written accordingly.



Institution Proposer Status Priority Investigators submitting multiple proposals shall clearly indicate whether this proposal represents their top or primary priority or is of secondary importance in their submissions. Only one proposal should be designated as primary. Linked
to Keck 1 Indicate if this P200 cover sheet is linked to a Keck proposal in this cycle. Relevant for Caltech proposers only.		 Linked
to P48 1 Indicate if this P200 cover sheet is linked to a P48/Samuel Oschin proposal in this cycle. Relevant for Caltech proposers only.		 Linked
to P60 1 Indicate if this P200 cover sheet is linked to a P60 proposal in this cycle. Relevant for Caltech proposers only.
Thesis
Project		 New/Cont Project 2 Indicate if this is a new or continuing project request. New requests should estimate the total observing time/semesters for completion in the proposal discussion (template section 3.3). Continuing project proposals should review project status and estimate observing time/semesters needed for completion (template section 3.3). Date-
Specific 3 Date-specific requests shall provide details in discussion (template section 2.5). Complete the Date-Specific Cover Sheet Supplement, and include it as an addendum to the proposal.		 Partial
Nights 4 Proposals requesting partial nights shall detail requests in discussion (template section 2.4).		 Large Project
Status 5 Relevant to Caltech proposers only: Caltech supports requests for Large Projects. This field should indicate the Large Project status of the request—Not Applicable (most projects), New Request for new Large Project applications, and Continuing for status reports on approved Large Projects.		 Continuation
Semester 6 Applicable for previously approved Large Projects: list the number of this semester and the total semesters for the approved Large Project. Integer semester between 2 and 6.
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1 Relevant for Caltech proposers only.
2 Indicate if this is a new or continuing project request. New requests should estimate the total observing time/semesters for completion in the proposal discussion (template section 3.3). Continuing project proposals should review project status and estimate observing time/semesters needed for completion (template section 3.3).
3 Date-specific requests shall provide details in discussion (template section 2.5). Complete the Date-Specific Cover Sheet Supplement, and include it as an addendum to the proposal.
4 Proposals requesting partial nights shall detail requests in discussion (template section 2.4).
5 Relevant to Caltech proposers only: Caltech supports requests for Large Projects. This field should indicate the Large Project status of the request—Not Applicable (most projects), New Request for new Large Project applications, and Continuing for status reports on approved Large Projects.
6 Applicable for previously approved Large Projects: list the number of this semester and the total semesters for the approved Large Project.
Collaborators
NameInstitution
Observing Team * Expected to participate in observing.
NameInstitution
  * Expected to participate in observing.

Observing Runs and Instruments

Fill in the table below to specify the instruments requested and your preferred/acceptable observing runs.

  • Select the instrument(s) you are requesting for the block from the pull-down menus. Requests for two simultaneous instrument setups must be justified in the proposal discussion (template section 2.1).
  • Enter the number of nights you are requesting for the block.
  • Specify your observing run preferences as P = Preferred or A = Acceptable
  • Use multiple request lines if you want your observing time split into two or more blocks (one line for each block, use buttons to add/delete blocks as needed).
  • To facilitate planning we provide approximate local sidereal time (LST) at Palomar sunset and sunrise (astronomical/18° twilight) for each run. (Use TOGGLE LST button to toggle visibility).
  • Lunar cycle description:
    L = Light
    (≤27% moon-free)
    DE = Grey Dark Early
    (28%–71% moon-free)
    D = Dark
    (≥72% moon-free)
    DL = Grey Dark Late
    (28%–71% moon-free)

Observing Time Preference and Instrument Selection for
From
To
Sunset LST
Sunrise LST
Block Cass Requests for two-instrument setups must be justified in the proposal discussion (template section 2.1). For own equipment (OE-Cass), provide name (below) and full description in proposal discussion. # Prime Requests for two-instrument setups must be justified in the proposal discussion (template section 2.1). For own equipment (OE-Prime), provide name (below) and full description in proposal discussion. # Nights
Blk 1
From
To
Sunset LST
Sunrise LST
Block Cass Requests for two-instrument setups must be justified in the proposal discussion (template section 2.1). For own equipment (OE-Cass), provide name (below) and full description in proposal discussion. # Prime Requests for two-instrument setups must be justified in the proposal discussion (template section 2.1). For own equipment (OE-Prime), provide name (below) and full description in proposal discussion. # Nights
# Requests for two-instrument setups must be justified in the proposal discussion (template section 2.1).
* For own equipment (OE), provide name (below) and full description in proposal discussion.

Own Equipment

Enter name of instrument (140 characters max) and give full description in discussion (template section 2.1).

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Palomar Cover Sheet P200 v 2.1.1
Framework Last Updated: 17 August 2022 - ACM
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