Update (08/03/10)

Semester 2011A will be scheduled as usual, due to the delay in the anticipated arrival of the One Degree Imager (ODI) for installation and commissioning.

Currently, full installation and commissioning are not expected to begin before the summer of 2011. However, some early testing for ODI may be done, resulting in 3-4 weeks loss of observing time, and if ODI commissioning begins in June or July of 2011, additional programs may be affected. Observers will be informed whether we plan to proceed with ODI activities (thus canceling their observing time) or with their observing programs at least one month prior to the scheduled run, if at all possible. It should be understood that cancellation of scientific observing time on a shorter time basis might also be necessary if unexpected issues arise.

For questions contact Pat Knezek (pknezek@noao.edu).