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Principal Investigator Email Address

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jarkot@utu.fi
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Estimated Total Execution Time (hours, including overheads)

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35
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General Description

Broad Ks-band imaging, using AutoJitter, will be obtained of the host
 galaxies of low luminosity radio-quiet quasars at the epoch around the peak of the
 quasar activity (redshift range 2 < z < 3). All selected targets have suitable
 bright stars in the field of view to ensure an optimal PSF characterization. The
 data will extend our NACO pilot study of a few luminous quasars at z > 2, and
 will complement our ISAAC imaging study of quasars at 1 < z < 2. The combined
 dataset will assess the luminosity evolution of the host galaxies from the peak
 of the quasar phenomenon to the present epoch. This is of key importance for testing
 the models of joint formation and evolution of galaxies and their active nuclei,
 based on the hierarchical structure formation scenario.

Two OBs are planned to be executed for each target, except three OBs for one target
 (Q2327).

Waiver Requests

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No Waiver Request was submitted
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Critical Observing Condition Constraints

No critical observing condition constraints for this programme.

Time-Critical Aspects

No time critical aspects for this programme.

Special Execution Requirements

No special execution is required for this programme.

Special Calibration Information

No special calibration is required for this programme.

ToO Information

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This is not a ToO programme.
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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

No pre-imaging is required for this programme.

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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If you submitted OBs for standard stars, did you use the provided StandardStar templates ?

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N/A
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If you are using a specific offset pattern or position angle, did you check carefully the definition in the manual ?

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N/A
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If you are doing spectroscopy, did you draw the slit on the Finding Charts ?

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N/A
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Did you enter the magnitude of the brightest star in the field-of-view in the 'Instrument Comments' field of each OB ?

If you use the MoveToPixel acquisition, have you given clear instructions on the FC and in the OB comment section as to how the field should be centered ?

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N/A
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