6.3. detailed information on how to enter observations with HSpot for each AOT.
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6.3. detailed information on how to enter observations with HSpot for each AOT.

The first AOR example attempts to illustrate how to design a large area deep mapping measurement using the PACS Photometry AOT. Our goal is to make a two band extragalactic survey in the Locman Hole over a 30 by 30 arcminute region down to 1.5 mJy point source sensitivity.

In this challenging example, we are going to design a deep observation that will cover a relatively large area on the sky. The suitable observing mode for this is the unchopped scan map mode.

Start HSpot, the start-up main HSpot window should appear. Check your network connectivity in the bottom green line. In order to get the complete HSpot services available you need a live connection indicated with "Net Up" icon.

Step 1

Step 1: Start up HSpot

Figure 6.1. Step 1

With any Herschel AOT the first step is to enter target information. The reference position provided in the target dialogue has to refer to the map geometrical central position.

Step 2

Step 2: Select PACS Photometer AOR and provide target information

Figure 6.2. Step 2

Step 3

Step 3: Select blue channel filter and provide flux estimates

Figure 6.3. Step 3

Step 4

Step 4: Set observing mode settings (scan map parameters)

Figure 6.4. Step 4

Step 5

Step 5: Provide map repetition factor and run the PACS Time Estimator and the Herschel Confusion Noise Estimator

Figure 6.5. Step 5

Step 6

Step 6: Replicate AOR for orthogonal coverage

Figure 6.6. Step 6

Step 7

Step 7: Concatenate normal and orthogonal observation requests

Figure 6.7. Step 7

Step 8

Step 8: Retrieve background image and select observing date from a list

Figure 6.8. Step 8

Step 9

Step 9: Visualize AOR overlays on background image

Figure 6.9. Step 9

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