Laurent Vigroux

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MEGACAM on the CFHT
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MEGACPRIME is the next generation of wide field imaging instrument on CFH.
It is optimized for a wide field capability, up to 1 square degree, with
excellent image quality (<0.5 arcsec) from U to I bands. This combination
of wide field, and excellent image resolution is unique among the planned
wide field surveys. Many scientific programs, from solar system objetcs to
distant galaxies studies can take advantages of this instrument. Some of
these programs were described in the original MEGACAM proposal, and I will
present an update. All these programs require a large amount of telescope
time and will produce unprecedented data flows. To cope with this new
situation and to ensure the optimum use of MEGACAM, require some changes
from the present time allocation on the CFH will be required. I will
discuss various possibilities for the future utilization of MEGACAM. This
presentation is intended to initiate discussions,and to look for a common
approach on the MEGACAM operations.