Computer Systems


List of computers used at each telescope for control and data acquisition.

Tape drive information is mostly for historical interest, and will be removed when the last Exabyte bites the dust. The vast majority of observers simply transfer data to their laptops via sftp, or use the media107 workstation to write DVDs or thumb-drives.

Computer NameSystem TypeLocationTape Drive(s)
SunOS/IRAF
Comments
AtlasLinux2.7M Ctrl RM.  
OberonSparc 702.7M Ctrl RM.rst20/mtbc8mm, high density
MirandaSparc 102.1M Ctrl RM.rst4/mtt8mm, low density
NereidSparc Ultra 102.1M Ctrl RM.  
PrometheusPC/Linux2.1M Ctrl RM. Track82 host, required.
TitanSparc 200.8M Ctrl RM.  
Luna 0.8M Ctrl RM.  TCS
guide82PC/Windows2.1M Ctrl RM. autoguider for SES and ES2

If you need an account, please contact Computer Support.