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Palomar
Observer's Information
Observer Log-in
Observing Schedule
COO Proposal forms
Observing at Palomar - Observing at Palomar begins with the semi-annual
calls for proposals for 200-inch time issued by Caltech, JPL, and Cornell University. The COO Proposal forms link has information on the proposal process, Target of Opportunity Observing(TOO log), TOO policy, Large Project proposals, and Keck observing (Keck Travel Support). Proposals are also solicited for a
limited percentage of time on the new 60-inch automated system for
Caltech personnel only. The 48 inch
Samuel Oschin Schmidt Telescope, is home to the new MOSAIC camera system.
The daily observing schedule for all telescopes is set,
based on the institutional allocations made after review of the proposals.
- The roads to Palomar, Highway 76 & South Grade Road (S-6), may
be difficult during and just after rain events. Road closures and rock/mud slides are possible at these times.
- General Procedures: TO GET A VISITOR KEY YOU MUST CHECK IN AT THE MONASTERY. SEE THE OBSERVATORY PROCEDURES LINK AT THE Observer Log-in
HOME PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS.
- General Procedures (including the links to maps) or;
WHAT TO DO ON YOUR FIRST VISIT TO PALOMAR
- Palomar 200" & 60" Filter Inventory is here
- The 200-inch Hale Telescope
Instruments
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CCDs
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Shepherd Autoguider
- The 60-inch Telescope
Instruments
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Automated Optical Transient Observing System
- The 48-inch Oschin Telescope: MOSAIC camera to be on line soon.
- The JPL Palomar Testbed Interferometer
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Observing Tools and Information
The Schedules -The principal observer identified for each day is the
single-point contact regarding all scheduling and logistical matters in
connection with the observing run. Observing Schedule
Observing time is assigned to the principal observers and may not be
transferred without permission of the Deputy Director Dr. Andrew Boden.
This includes observers who arrange to trade time among themselves.
For all schedule changes and questions, contact the
Palomar Observatory Office (626-395-4003) on the Caltech campus.
An observer may log in at any time prior to his or her scheduled time
to finalize the details of the observing run. If, by two weeks before the run,
this has not been accomplished, the principal observer will be prompted
via e-mail to complete the necessary web forms.
Failure to fill out the Monastery form at least one week in advance
will result in additional late fees.
Observer Log-in
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