Here, we have compiled answers to frequently asked questions, for your convenience.

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There are two ways to prepare catalogs. For historical reasons, you can bring a catalog in the old VAX format and use a python script to convert to the new format. The other option is to use the new catalogME user interface. With catalogME you can create, edit, and visualize your catalogs. It also allows import from csv-Formats. Details can be found here.

Absolutely! This is best done using the ObsInp software. If you want to prepare scripts prior to being at Effelsberg, you should contact us in advance. (Usually, scripts are so easy to generate, that it will be sufficient to do it 1-2 hours before your observations start.)