Observing with EIS with the new antenna#

About this page#

This Wiki page deals with typical observing constraints that you need to bear in mind when making a proposal for observing with Hinode EIS.

Practical constraints#

Time#

OP Periods#

An OP Period[1] is the period of time during which an observing programme (plan) is defined. e.g. from 10:23 UT on 2008/05/02 to 11:19 UT on 2008/05/04. (The start and end of each OP period are determined by the pattern of ground-station contacts, which varies from day to day.)