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2m HCT Call for Proposals

HCT Schedule: 2019 Cycle1 (2019 January - April)

Information for Guest Observers

Guidelines for HCT time allocation and Data Policy

Important Notice For All Observers

  • HCT Annual Maintenance is scheduled during 2019 August 08 - August 23. The telescope will not be available for observations during this period.

  • To ensure the safety of components, the telescope will not be operated when the ambient temperature is below -20 deg C.
    The dome shall also be closed at this temperature limit.

  • The high resolution spectrograph (HESP) is now available for use. Please use the revised proposal form that includes HESP requirements.


    • CONTACT

    Indian Astronomical Observatory
    Indian Institute of Astrophysics
    Post Box No. 100, Leh-Ladakh 194 101 INDIA
    Tel : 91 (01982) 252195, 253104

    Last updated on: March 25, 2019