New rules for the allocation of observing time

In defining these rules, the starting point has been that NOT is a facility intended for astronomical research, where the main objective of NOTSA is to provide access to researchers at Nordic institutes. The operational budget of the NOT is primarily funded by the Nordic Associates represented in NOTSA. In general, the cost of using the telescope to observe can be differentiated as a function of the specific services provided. Basic access to the telescope and its instrument is provided to Nordic users. For any services requested beyond basic access, a contribute to the operational cost will be required. Non-Associate users should contribute the full operational cost for any observing time that is allocated, and the corresponding services that are provided.

A detailed description of the ``General rules for the allocation of observing time and user contributions´´ is given here:

http://www.not.iac.es/observing/rules/ObservingTimeAndContributions.pdf