This AO is different from previous ASCA AOs in that it covers the final months in orbit with a more limited capability. European observers may participate in this AO by submitting proposals directly to the Japanese time allocation. The total number of acceptable targets for a years is quite limited and the accepted targets are not guaranteed for observation.
All data are publically available immediately after reduction.
Time critical observations, other than coordinated with other X-ray satellites, are not allowed. The due date is 1999 October 12. More details on the AO can be found here . General information on ASCA can be found here . Proposals should NOT be sent to ESA, but instead directly to Japan using the RPS-J tool which will appear under the Web page here .