VLT first-generation instruments: goals and status

Guy J. Monnet

doi:10.1117/12.395473

16 August 2000 VLT first-generation instruments: goals and status

Guy J. Monnet

Proceedings Volume 4008, Optical and IR Telescope Instrumentation and Detectors; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395473
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2000, Munich, Germany

Abstract

The paper deals with the global approach in place at ESO to optimize observing efficiency at the VLT. It involves not only the telescopes and their associated instrumentation, but as a mater of fact the whole observing process from proposals to data distribution. The ten main avenues pursued to reach that goal are presented, and early experience at Paranal Observatory reported. The need for continuous renewal of instrument complements at large telescope facilities is stressed.

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Guy J. Monnet "VLT first-generation instruments: goals and status", Proc. SPIE 4008, Optical and IR Telescope Instrumentation and Detectors, (16 August 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395473

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