= Guidelines to estimate observing times with NIKA2 =

[[attachment:NIKA2_ETC_Guidelines_2025_v0.pdf | Guidelines to estimate observing times for NIKA2]].

The guidelines document will be updated every semester as needed.

/!\ The last update was made in July 2025 and, since March 2024, this document also contains tips for '''polarization observations with NIKA2'''.

Python Script to estimate observing times with NIKA2:

[[attachment:NIKA2_Time_Estimator_2025_v0.py3 | Python 3.X version]]

To see the script options, open a terminal in the same folder where you downloaded it and type:

 {{{
   python NIKA2_Time_Estimator_2025_v0.py3 --help
 }}}