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The La Palma site. ~1996. 2005. TNG. GTC. ~2015 ??. WHT. TNG. ELT. TNG: flexible scheduling.
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The La Palma site ~1996
2005 TNG GTC
~2015 ?? WHT TNG ELT
TNG: flexible scheduling 4 optimized instruments always on-line and available for scientific observations. Relatively quick change between observing modes/configurations/instruments: ~5 min within the same focal station, <=25 min to “change the Nasmyth”. Ideal facility for flexible scheduling & queuing observations. I
TNG-DOLORES A versatile multi-mode optical instrument I
TNG-SARG A stable and optimized HR optical spectrometer I
TNG-NICS An efficient, versatile IR instrument with unique features I
It is not always the size that matters... Is TNG a small telescope?
TNG: possibly the most cost effective among European 4m-class telescopes