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1.7 Discretionary Observing Time
Project Scientist's Discretionary Observing Time (DOT) is intended for observations of an urgent nature for which no approved observing program exists, which are of sufficiently high scientific merit and priority that they should not be delayed to the next observing cycle. The amount of DOT available during Cycle 8 is extremely limited and will be considered only for observations of very high scientific merit. See the FUSE GI web site for further information.
A proposal for DOT may be submitted to the Project
Scientist in the form of a letter (printed or electronic) and
should describe the observations and their feasibility and scientific
objectives, and explain why DOT should be granted in lieu of
consideration during the next proposal cycle. All requests for
DOT will be reviewed for scientific merit and technical feasibility.