This observing mode where the remote observer actually controls the telescope very much like on Pico Veleta, is available from the downtown Granada office, from the MPIfR in Bonn, from the ENS in Paris, from the OAN in Madrid (near Parque de Retiro), and from IRAM in Grenoble. This observing mode is available to projects without any particular technical demands and to experienced 30m users. The prospective remote observer should note ``remote observing'' as a special requirement in the proposal cover sheet.
After time has been awarded to a proposal, the P.I. is requested to give sufficient detail to the secretary, Cathy Berjaud (berjaud@iram.fr) on how the remote observer can be contacted. Please note that IRAM is not responsible for the remote stations in Paris, Madrid, or Bonn.
Remote observers affiliated with the MPIfR or other institutes near Bonn should contact F. Bertoldi (bertoldi@mpifr-bonn.mpg.de) or Dirk Muders (dmuders@mpifr-bonn.mpg.de) at MPIfR for a short introduction to the remote observing station. Remote observers in the Paris area may contact M. Gerin (gerin@lra.ens.fr) for arrangements. Astronomers who want to use the Madrid station are requested to contact Javier Alcolea (j.alcolea@oan.es). Remote observers in or near Grenoble please contact H. Wiesemeyer (wiesemey@iram.fr) at IRAM. Observers visiting the 30m might opt to do some of their observing from Granada if it eases their travel constraints. In this case, a Granada astronomer should be contacted as soon as possible, arrangements on very short notice may not always be possible.