Kepler & K2
We previously announced that in order to maximize the science return from the remaining fuel, K2 Campaign 16 will now be a forward-facing campaign. This is to facilitate science that benefits from simultaneous observations from Earth.
The position of this field has been finalized. The position was chosen to maximize the number of known low-redshift galaxies, while also enabling the collection of a significant fractions of both M67 and the Beehive cluster (aka Praesepe, M44). The campaign will begin around December 7, 2017 and last approximately 80 days. Campaign 16 has a 30% overlap with the Campaign 5 field.
To determine whether targets fall on-silicon, all investigators must update their version of the K2fov target selection tool and ensure they are using v6.2 or higher.
An updated EPIC catalog which includes the new C16 field is available from MAST. It can be accessed via the EPIC query form or it can be downloaded in full.
The deadline for Step-1 proposals is November 3 at 23:59 EST. Information about the proposal process, including the scope, evaluation criteria, availability of funds, eligibility, target selection tools, submission process, and frequently asked questions, is detailed on the proposal preparation page.
