Considerations for size of telescope survey

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The discussion centers on determining the optimal size of a telescope survey field, particularly for constraining the number of galaxies at redshift 7 with specific luminosity thresholds. Key considerations include the allocation of observation time and statistical factors that influence the necessary area of the sky to be surveyed. Participants emphasize the importance of tailoring the survey size to the specific astronomical objectives, such as the characteristics of the galaxies being studied.

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  • Familiarity with luminosity measurements in astrophysics
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Hello,

I am writing a (mock) proposal for gaining some observation time on a telescope. One part that I am having a hard time with is, what considerations are made when deciding how large a field to survey?

Are astronomers primarily constrained by the amount of time they are likely to be allocated, or are there some statistical arguments that go into how large a section of the sky must be observed?

I would love to have a conversation here about the factors that come into play so that I can make a reasoned argument for the size of the survey I wish to make.

Thanks!
 
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I assume the size of the field depends on what you're surveying for. Can you give us any more info?
 
Drakkith said:
I assume the size of the field depends on what you're surveying for. Can you give us any more info?

Yes, I am trying to constrain the number of galaxies at redshift 7 with luminosities greater than some value.
 
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