NICI Phase II (OT) Checklist
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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.