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 === Telescope and Instruments Report ===  === Telescope and Instruments Report === 
  
-The detailed site report is included below, followed by additional information discussed during today'call.+The detailed site report is included below, followed by additional information discussed during today'meeting.
  
 //3.5-m Telescope and Instruments Highlights, 4/05/2022 - 5/01/2022// //3.5-m Telescope and Instruments Highlights, 4/05/2022 - 5/01/2022//
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 === Additional telescope and instrument discussion ===  === Additional telescope and instrument discussion === 
  
-The issue regarding the water spots on the DIS-red camera flatfield lens has been with us since October. It impacts users who are observing extended objects more than those observing point sources. For extended object science users are recommended to use KOSMOS rather than DIS. Users are reminded to check the Instrument News: Current Status ([[https://www.apo.nmsu.edu/arc35m/Engineering/index.html]]) page prior to their observing run to get the latest update on their scheduled instrument.+The issue regarding the water spots on the DIS-red camera flatfield lens has been with us since October. It impacts users who are observing extended objects more than those observing point sources. For extended object science users are recommended to use KOSMOS rather than DIS. Users are reminded to check the Instrument News: Current Status page ([[https://www.apo.nmsu.edu/arc35m/Engineering/index.html]]) prior to their observing run to get the latest update on their scheduled instrument.
  
-In addition to changing the power to the internal flat field lamps for KOSMOS, we installed a neutral density filter in a KOSMOS filter wheel. This should provide users with a way to take unsaturated/linear internal flats with larger slits. The KOSMOS users guide will be updated with details. We request feedback from users regarding how well this solution is working.+In addition to changing the power to the internal flat field lamps for KOSMOS, we installed a neutral density filter in a KOSMOS filter wheel. This should provide users with a way to take unsaturated/linear internal flats with larger slits. The KOSMOS users guide will be updated with details. Users are encouraged to provide feedback regarding how well this solution is working.
  
-TripleSpec is currently down because the slit viewer camera control computer is having issues. It can be used without tcam, provided that the targets are bright (~8-9 magnitudes) so that a single short exposure spectrum is sufficient for determining how well the target is centered on the slit. Several parts are still on order and we continue to try and diagnose this; upcoming TripleSpec users should check the instrument status web page and try to identify a backup instrument/program. +TripleSpec is currently down because the slit viewer camera control computer is having issues. The instrument can be used without tcam, provided that the targets are bright (~8-9 magnitudes) so that a single short exposure spectrum is sufficient for determining how well (or if) the target is centered on the slit. Several parts are still on order and we continue to try and diagnose this issue. Upcoming TripleSpec users should check the instrument status web page and try to identify a backup instrument/program. 
  
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 === Q2 3.5m scheduling === === Q2 3.5m scheduling ===
  
-There is a fair amount of OPEN/DD time that is available in June. A more limited amount is available in May, and we have already received several requests for it. Interested users are encouraged to request any OPEN or DD time through the standard procedure, i.e. by emailing Ben, Russet, Nancy, and their institutional scheduler. In addition, there is the possibility of more Q2 OPEN time becoming available in June due to a scheduling change. It may be possible to arrange a swap for more Q2 time in exchange for less Q3 time; it would help observatory staff to know if users would prefer time on setting versus rising Q2 targets. We will notify users about potential June time that opens up via the institution schedulers, but any individuals interested in discussing a potential trade from Q3 to Q2 should notify Ben, Russet, Nancy, and their institutional schedulers.+There is a fair amount of OPEN/DD time that is available in June. A more limited amount is available in May, and we have already received several requests for it. Interested users are encouraged to request any OPEN or DD time through the standard procedure, i.e. by emailing Ben, Russet, Nancy, and their institutional scheduler. In addition, there is the possibility of more Q2 OPEN time becoming available in June due to a scheduling change. It may be possible to arrange a swap for more Q2 time in exchange for less Q3 time; it would help observatory staff to know if users would prefer time on setting versus rising Q2 targets. We will notify users about potential June time that opens up via the institutional schedulers, but any individuals interested in discussing a potential trade from Q3 to Q2 should notify Ben, Russet, Nancy, and their institutional schedulers.
  
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 The UC reps reported the following feedback from their users: The UC reps reported the following feedback from their users:
  
-* general content seems fine +  * general content seems fine 
-* would like to see a quick-look table for each instrument - with the same formatting - showing general characteristics and performance data. This way the users would always know where to go to find that information quickly. +  * would like to see a quick-look table for each instrument - with the same formatting - showing general characteristics and performance data. This way the users would always know where to go to find that information quickly. 
-* we do not want to have sensitive documents from the Board meetings posted on the wiki+  * we do not want to have sensitive documents from the Board meetings posted on the wiki
  
 Next steps: Nancy will investigate having accounts made for users. We will continue to welcome feedback on the wiki. Next steps: Nancy will investigate having accounts made for users. We will continue to welcome feedback on the wiki.
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