README web version of /home/usg/OPS/MTS/readme_xml/readme_75001600

Principal Investigator Email Address

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mtr@astro.keele.ac.uk
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Estimated Total Execution Time (hours, including overheads)

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03:20:20
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General Description

Our aim is to obtain low-resolution JHK spectroscopy of the peculiar 
eruptive variables V838 Mon, V4332 Sgr and the "Peculiar Variable in Crux" (no
designated name). Each OB employs long-slit, 0.6" slit observing modes.
Slit P.A is not crucial.  The progenitor of the Crux Variable is not 
visible in the J magnitude finding chart attached. No recent images are 
avaiable. The post-eruption object should be visible in the centre of the 
circle indicated.

Waiver Requests

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No Waiver Request was submitted
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Critical Observing Condition Constraints

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No preference
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Time-Critical Aspects

We have requested two separate observations of the Crux Variable.

1st set of Crux Variable observations: 2004 04 01 - 2004 05 31 
(OB name Crux_BR_1)

2nd Set of Crux Variable observations: 2004 06 01 - 2004 07 31
(OB name Crux_BR_2)

The time constraints are configured to ensure there is a some time
gap between each observation. The V838 Mon OB can only be executed 
towards the end of the period.

Special Execution Requirements

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Special Calibration Information

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standard calibration is o.k
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ToO Information

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ToO Activators List

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Is this a Pre-imaging run ?

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false
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Pre-imaging Requirements

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Source(s) of Pre-imaging

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Pre-imaging sources not listed above

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Do all your OBs comply with the instrument-specific requirements listed on the instrument-specific Phase 2 web page ?

If this is a pre-imaging run, did you select PRE-IMAGING for the Observing Category for each Observing Template ?

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N/A
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Do all your finding charts comply with both the general and instrument-specific Phase 2 Web Pages ?

If you submitted OBs for standard stars, did you specify the magnitude and spectral type of all standard stars in the OBs ?

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N/A
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Have you included OBs for any calibrations that you need but which are not part of the Calibration Plan ?

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N/A
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If you are observing Moving Targets, have you attached suitable ephemeris files to your OBs?

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N/A
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If you have preferences which OBs should be executed first, did you make use of the User Priority field in the OBs ?

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N/A
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If this is a run that requires coordinated observations with other facilities, did you give proper instructions in the Time-Critical Aspects Section ?

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N/A
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