Phase II Checklist

Here is a checklist for NICI-specific Phase II items in the OT.

• Specified observing conditions are within the NICI constraints.
• For ADI & ASDI observations, the airmass constraint corresponds to the desired sky rotation limits for the observation.
• Base target coordinates include proper motions and parallax.
• Base and OIWFS target coordinates and proper motions are identical.
• OIWFS target V magnitude field contains the correct V magnitude.
• P2WFS guide star is specified.
• Cass Rotator Fixed or Follow mode is set properly.
• 95% pupil mask is selected (required for the current semester).
• Dichroic and filters are set properly for dual or single-channel imaging.
• Exposure time is between 0.38 s and 150 s or the saturation limit for target, whichever is lower.
• NCoadds set for desired save time.
• ISS Port is set to Up-Looking for 2011A.
• Number of observes and/or sequence steps are set for desired total observation time.
• Offset sequences contain the proper Fixed or Follow setting.
• Desired skies and flats are specified, either directly in observing sequences or in notes.
• Flat field sequences and exposure times are taken from OT templates.