What is the procedure for proposing for extragalactic or other objects not returned in the Kepler Target Search results page?
GO proposers are referred to the Kepler GO program web site for information. In general, there is no prohibition on targets within the appropriate magnitude range. However, for extended objects the number of pixels required to cover an object is a limited resource for the Project. Proposers interested in proposing these types of targets should consult the Proposal instructions and FAQs for guidance in proposing such targets. A FAQ from the GO target informs users of important consequences of requesting customized apertures, e.g. for extended sources. • What are the Kepler “seasons” all about? Kepler was launched into an Earth-trailing heliocentric orbit of a little longer than a year (372.5 days), and this fact has a number of consequences. First, the spacecraft slowly becomes more distant from Earth. This fact ultimately places a hard limit on the mission lifetime. Second, in order to maintain orientation of the solar array toward the Sun, the satellite must roll on its pointing axis
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