When writing and submitting a FGS Observing Proposal, proposers should consult all relevant technical documentation about the capabilities and sensitivities of FGS. Two important documents to consult are the FGS Instrument Handbook, and the FGS Data Handbook. Proposers should also discuss the requirements of their observing programs with appropriate STScI experts. Contacts are provided via the STScI HelpDesk at help@stsci.edu.
For more specific information relating to Phase II proposing, follow the links to the documents listed below.
FAQs:
Frequently Asked Questions.
Performance Summaries:
Status reports reflecting the current
understanding of instrument characteristics,
performance and calibration.
Handbooks:
The FGS Instrument Handbook is the primary
guide regarding the characteristics and use of
the instrument. The HST Data Handbook is the
primary guide for calibration, reduction and analysis
of FGS data.
IHB Chapter 6.5 Proposal Logsheet Examples
This section provides several examples of proposal logsheets for...
IHB Chapter 6.4 Overheads
The assessment of the total spacecraft time needed by a program should take into
account the overheads associated with various types of observations. Overheads
are incorporated into the RPS2 proposal processing algorithm.
IHB Chapter 6.3 Special Requirements
In this section, we describe several special requirements which are often needed in
an FGS Phase II observing proposal.
IHB Chapter 6.2 Instrument Configuration
This section is designed to complement the section on FGS instrument parameters
contained in the Phase II Proposal Instructions...
IHB Chapter 6.1 Phase II Proposals: Introduction
The information required for Phase II proposals are detailed.
IHB Chapter 6: Writing a Phase II Proposal
This chapter is a practical guide to the preparation of Phase II proposals, and as
such is relevant to those researchers who have been allocated HST observing time...
IHB Chapter 4.7 Transfer Mode Observing Strategies
Transfer Mode Observing Strategies.
IHB Chapter 4.6 Planning a Transfer Mode Observation
How to plan a Transfer Mode observation.
IHB Chapter 4.5 Transfer Mode Overview
Overview of the use of Transfer Mode.
IHB Chapter 4.4 Position Mode Observing Strategies
Position Mode Observing Strategies.
IHB Chapter 4.3 Planning Position Mode Observations
Guide to planning Position Mode observations.
IHB Chapter 4.2: Position Mode Overview
Overview of Postion Mode observations.
IHB Chapter 4: Observing with the FGS
This chapter describes the detailed characteristics of the two
observing modes and the observational configurations which maximize science
return.
IHB Chapter 1.5 Planning and Analyzing FGS Observations
Guidelines and strategies useful in designing and implementing an FGS
proposal.
IHB Chapter 1: Introduction
The purpose of this Handbook is to provide information needed to propose for
HST/FGS observations...
DHB Chapter 2.2 Relationship to Phase II Proposal
The contents of the telemetry file can be used to map a specific FGS observation to the proposal's Phase II
exposure log sheet...
Instrument Science Reports:
ISRs are technical reports written by members
of the FGS Group about various aspects of the
instrument and data. They usually contain in-depth
information about specific topics.
Papers and Proceedings:
Selected FGS related published papers and workshop
proceedings.
Examples:
Examples of how to use various FGS-related tools, calibration and analysis techniques.
IHB Chapter 6.5 Proposal Logsheet Examples
This section provides several examples of proposal logsheets for...