For all programs to be carried out in queue mode, this would mean providing ALL the information necessary for the observatory to perform the observations on the observer's behalf. Contents of a proposal Barnes summarized what information is requested on existing proposal forms in the areas of general information, text and figures, investigator information, observing run information and constraints, and instrument specifications. She began with a definition of what a good proposal is. Gemini will limit the scientific justification, including the experimental design section, to two pages of searchable text, plus one page of figures. Most sites would like to make the abstracts of successful proposals available to the community.
Most sites recommend a strict page limit to the scientific justification.
Cornell continued the discussion of the content of telescope proposals, considering target and guidestar information, environmental requirements, and exposure calculations and observing time estimates. He highlighted the differences between classical and modern observing. Proposals often include detailed technical information about the observations, and observations must be planned in advance of the observing run, rather than in real time. Phase I information. Target lists - these are part of the science case, and at least an RA range should be specified.