 | What time keywords should I use from the header for the exact start of my AOR? |  |
 | In a nutshell, DATE_OBS is the most accurate, absolute measurement for comparing with astronomical emphemerides. SCLK_OBS (in real sec) is good for relative timing comparisons within an AOR or even a campaign.
More words on this:
The DATE_OBS value is |
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| How can I tell which pipeline processed my data? How can I tell if my data have been reprocessed under the most recent pipelines? | |
| This is a multi-step process at least at the moment.
Check the header of one of your BCD files and look for the keyword 'CREATOR'. (e.g., imhead blah_bcd.fits | grep CREATOR) This is the software version used to process your data.
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| Is support for ground based observations needed to interpret Spitzer data an allowable cost for Spitzer proposals? | |
| Yes, for Archival or General Observer proposals, modest support for ground-based observations is allowed. One should not exceed 10-20% of the total requested/provided funds for such a component. |
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| I got a 'This proposal cannot be updated.' error when attempting to submit changes to my AORs. | |
| The 'This proposal cannot be updated.' error occurs when you try to use the Proposal Submission Tool in Spot to update the AORs for a program that has already been approved. The Proposal Submission Tool is only for modifying AORs before the final call for |
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| What is the difference between a Legacy Science project and a General Observer (GO) investigation? |  |
| There are three characteristics that distinguish the Spitzer Legacy Science
Program from GO investigations:
They must be large coherent science investigations, not
reproducible by any reasonable number or combination of smaller G |
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| My Cycle 5 observations were not taken because the telescope ran out of cryogen. Will they be automatically rolled over into Cycle 6 warm observations? | |
| None of the observations in the cryogenic pool of AORs will be carried forward into the warm mission. Please do reapply in cycle-7 for the 3.6/4.5um data. We expect to issue the cycle-7 call for proposals this fall and have proposals due in February. |
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