Obtaining observing time on the AAT, Gemini, and Magellan telescopes:
- Applying for scheduled time on the AAT
- Applying for a Large Observing Program (>50 nights) on the AAT - Proposals for new Large Observing Programs may only be submitted annually by the March 15 deadline.
- Applying for service time on the AAT
- OPTICON Trans-National Access Program at the AAO
- Applying for scheduled time on the Gemini or Magellan telescopes
Note: The allocation of Australia's share of time on the Gemini and Magellan telescopes is handled by the Australian Time Assignment Committee (ATAC). Enquiries about Gemini or Magellan capabilities should be directed to the Australian Gemini Office.- Instrument availability & scheduling policies
- Australian Time assignment committee membership (ATAC)
The following links contain general information which may be useful to observers preparing proposals, or preparing for an observing run:
Things to do before, during, and after your AAT observing run
Travel and Accommodation
Travel and Accommodation support for Australian AAT observers
AAO Support Astronomer Guidelines
AAT Schedule and UKST Schedule
Instrument capabilities and sensitivities
Online signal-to-noise calculators
AAO Instrument Scientists
AAT Archive and Observing Logs
AAO Observer's Report Form
Current Weather at the AAT
Australian Weather Resources
Moon phases, twilight times, etc. for SSO
Skycalc on the WWW (Object seasonal observability, daily almanac, hourly airmass tables, etc.)
Convert Coordinates (NED)
Optical/UV Spectrophotometric Standard Stars (ESO)
Near-infrared Standard Stars (UKIRT)
The following links are provided mainly for historical purposes, as much of their content is now severely out of date:
In addition you may want to peruse the AAO's Client Service Charter.
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Gayandhi De Silva, aatac -@- aao.gov.au