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HARPS3 Total Observing Time Estimator (HTOTE)

The total (or chargeable) observing time per observing block is calculated by adding all science exposure times and the detector readout times between them, plus a set 120 seconds for telescope slew and acquisition (the final detector readout is done as the telescope slews). Use the HARPS3 Exposure Time Calculator for the total science exposure time. A group is a set of blocks for the same target, with the blocks being carried out at different times. If more than one block is required, enter how many.


Individual science exposure time seconds
Number of science exposures per group
Number of blocks



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Last modified: 17 March 2026

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