The FUSE project expects to be able to execute observations of a number of targets at low declinations during Cycle 8.

NASA will consider Cycle 8 proposals for a limited number of high scientific merit observations outside the primary declination range (|dec|>50 degrees).

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• The feasibility of a particular target can be estimated using the FUSE Sky visibility plots and Observing Time Histograms

• For observations of a target at |dec|<55 degrees the proposer should consult the Observing Time Histograms for the location closest to the target. These histograms show the number of windows of a given duration for the target for the 18 month period beginning 1 April 2007. The total available observing time is indicated on each histogram figure.

• Shorter (20 - 30 ksec) observations will be easier to obtain.

• Alignment constraints are uncertain for these observations. The expectation is that SiC data may be obtained under similar conditions to higher declination targets, but this is currently unproven.

• The proposer should refer to the FUSE Sky visibility webpage and Sections 1.3 and 2.2.3 of the Proposal Instructions to obtain further information on Feasibility requirements for low declination targets.