MIRC Observing Run 2010Dec
Observing Strategy 2011 Dec 2-7:
We would like to observe AB Aurigae using MIRC-6T. For the POP setup, I propose E1(POP1)-E2(POP3)-W1(POP1)-W2(POP5).
In case of poor conditions or, if it is clear that AB Aurigae is not feasible with MIRC, we plan to switch to CLIMB an to observe AB Aurigae and some other fainter YSOs. In this case, I propose E1(POP?)-E2(POP?)-W1(POP?)-W2(POP?)-S1(POP?)-S2(POP?). With this setup, we can access primary targets during any time of the night with any subtriplet (see possible observing sequence and triplet priorities below). In order observe the faint objects (V=10..12), we should try turning up the gain on the telescopes. Another trick is to acquire a bright, nearby star and to switch then to the target star.
Possible observing sequence for three configuations: Media:ObsPlan.2011Dec.txt
For the priority of the different triplets, I would suggest E1-W1-W2 (priority 1), E1-E2-W2 (priority 2), and E2-W1-W2 (priority 3).
Media:mircplan.MIRC.2011Dec.YSO.txt
(use mircplan to get precise delay times for each night) --> NO! Use Aspro2 if you care about the elevation :)
Calibrator List
Media:Cals_2011Dec.txt
(contains also some VLTI calibrators with rather large diameter, so please be careful when selecting a calibrator)
Observing Logs:
please put in here:
Media:CHARA_MIRC_2011Dec2.txt
Media:CHARA_MIRC_2011Dec3.txt
Media:CHARA_MIRC_2011Dec4.txt
Media:CHARA_MIRC_2011Dec5.txt
Media:CHARA_MIRC_2011Dec6.txt
Media:CHARA_MIRC_2011Dec7.txt
CHARA-ID numbers for YSOs:
MWC 297 = CHARA 320030
MWC 340 = CHARA 320079
MWC 342 = CHARA 320106
MWC 300 = CHARA 320108
V1057 Cyg = CHARA 320109
V1977 Cyg = CHARA 320107
VV Ser = CHARA 320105
Lkha234 = CHARA 320080
MWC1080 = CHARA 320081
AS205A = CHARA 320093
MWC863 = CHARA 187041
HD141569 = CHARA 178551
command, on terminal window e.g.: dbadd MWC 863