Exiting

The proper way to exit the OPT web application is to use FILE - EXIT. You will be prompted about saving changes to your catalogs and projects if there are any, and if you have not saved your work previously using FILE - SAVE ALL.

Exiting can also be achieved, or happen, due to a period of inactivity (currently several hours, but this may change). A time out of the tool will collect all unsaved changes in a copy of the project and/or catalogs that were changed. You can recover these changes when you log in again; they are saved in the copy named "Autosave:" with the name of the project or catalog. These "Autosave:" projects and catalogs should also be created in case there is an ungraceful disconnect, i.e., when the Internet connection ceases.

Connect with NRAO

The NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory and NSF Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NSF NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NSF NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NSF NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NSF NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (U.S. NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."

AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.