Robo-AO 2010b Expected ‘working’ schedule – A. Boden Laser tests 3 nights Aug. (3 contingency nights Sept.) Update error budget based on return, spot size Full instrument test – January 1st week daytime testing with GRBcam on P60 2nd week, at-risk, put on P60 if day testing ok First light, safety/error systems checkout
Robo-AO 2011a (tentative) Second full instrument test (~March) similar to January testing Readiness review at some point… Convince ourselves and you that Robo-AO is ready for demo 1 month science demonstration period Aiming for April/May (August absolute latest) How to schedule this time will be worked out