Agenda
Details
Location: NAU's Native American Cultural Center
Snacks: Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the workshop, with snacks during the morning and afternoon breaks
Lunch: Lunch will be provided on both days
Agenda is subject to change.
Tuesday, February 18
8:30 am: JWST Introduction (30 min)
- Background
- Solar System targets
- Guaranteed Time Observer & Early Release Science projects
9:00 am: Instruments Overview
- Introduction
- Observing Modes
- Capabilities
9:45 am: Break
10:00 am: Proposal Tools
- Introduction
- Download tools
- Target Visibility Tool (TVT) and Exposure Time Calculator (ETC) introduction
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Proposal Tools (continued)
- ETC Test Case - Solar System Workbook
3:15 pm: Break
3:30 pm: Proposal Tools (continued)
- Astronomer's Proposal Tool (APT) Test Case
6:00 pm: Conclusion
Wednesday, February 19
8:30 am: Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)
- Complete MIRI proposal
10:30 am: Break
10:45 am: Near-Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec)
- Complete NIRSpec proposal
12:45 pm: Lunch
1:45 pm: Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) Breakout Session
- Overview of complete NIRCam proposal
- Those not interested in NIRCam can work on proposals
2:45 pm: Near-Infrared Slitless Spectrometer (NIRISS) Breakout Session
- Overview of complete NIRISS proposal
- Those not interested in NIRISS can work on proposals
3:45 pm: Writing Your Proposal
- Tips and tricks
- Guidelines
4:15 pm: Proposal Work Time
6:00 pm: Conclusion