OBSERVING AT JCMT

Although run by the partner countries, JCMT does not impose any nationality requirements or quotas on allocations of telescope time. This page links to all the information you will need to prepare and submit proposals, get to the telescope, and execute observations.

Flexible Queue Observing	Detailed description of the flexible scheduling under which observations are taken at JCMT. It is *extremely important* that observers granted summit occupancy read and understand this document.
MAKING APPLICATIONS
Applying	How, where and when to submit a telescope-time proposal. Also how to apply for service ( UKSERV / CANSERV / NLSERV ) observations.
Call for Proposals	Instrument availability and other instructions for the current application round.
ALLOCATIONS, SCHEDULES, BOOKINGS
Allocations & schedule	Draft schedules, links to the full schedule once set, and allocation lists following the TAG meeting.
Successful Applicants	What to do if you are awarded time, accomodations, medical disclaimer
PREPARATION AND OBSERVING
JCMT Overview	An overview of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and its location.
Heterodyne Instrument Web Pages	Your starting point if you would like to observe spectral lines using the heterodyne instruments.
Information on Planets	An interface producing planetary positions, diameters, 850 um fluxes.
Observation Preparation using the OT	Documentation for the JCMT OT, used to prepare for all JCMT observing.
Guest Computing	Computer and network facilities, including how to connect up laptops, HP computing guide, printer names.
DATA PROTECTION
Statement	The dissemination of proposal information at JCMT
REPORTING BACK
Observer Report Form	Summit observers should fill this form in on completion of their observing run. It is important for JCMT's records and to ensure that any problems encountered during the run are dealt with. Your feedback will also help inform our future planning for improvements to our level of service and support. Completion of the form should take no more than 5-10 minutes.
GENERAL DOCUMENTATION
Safety Manual	The Full JAC safety Manual
Safety Briefing	Information for the safety briefing of visiting observers.
Visiting Observer Safety Guidelines	Here we provide an overview of the safety topics that you need to know. The Safety Manual is the complete reference tool and should be examined by all users.