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What is the overhead time for SAMs (Small Angle Maneuvers; ie, moving the pointing of the telescope slightly while on the set of guide stars)?

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What is the overhead time for SAMs (Small Angle Maneuvers; ie, moving the pointing of the telescope slightly while on the set of guide stars)?

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The overhead time is minimal (~10 sec) unless new guide stars are required. In that case, a new acquisition is required. In Phase I, the overhead time for SAMs can be ignored.