Note 1: Watch the video tutorials and then get proper on-site training and authorization before using OST.
Note 2: Always complete the Daily (Night) Report using the program dr
, regardless of whether or not there was observing. Complete all mandatory fields labeled in RED. Note problems in the Observer’s comment field, and use the Request Help
button to get telephone contact information and to file a Work Request in our maintenance system. Normally dr
is kept running and there's no need to exit. You may Submit
your own report at the end of the night - observer-submitted reports are usually complete because submission before 8am requires all the mandatory fields - or let Observing Support do it for you. Normally dr
is kept running and there's no need to exit.
EVENING PREPARATION
Check weather monitor in control room and obey any closure message. Do not power up the telescope if there’s lightning in the area. Do not open the dome if the weather monitor warns of nearby precipitation.
Check that
Track82
is running in dome and control room.Create work list in control room
Track82
. See OST videos onTrack82
.Power on the console using the green power button. Note: Use only the SHIFT key for commanding a move from
Track82
. Use the console foot pedal or SHIFT key when commanding a move from the console.Wait about 10 seconds for
Track82
's greeting before attempting to move anything.Raise the upper curtain to dump any water and debris onto the west mezzanine, i.e. with the dome at 6H east.
Move telescope to zenith using the Zenith button in
Track82
for access to instrument/eye-piece. Raise the platforms with caution.Open dome if conditions permit.
Open the mirror cover and extend the baffle tube. Note: Mirror cover can only be opened at ZD>50º. The mirror cover and baffle tube are interlocked: you cannot extend the baffle tube until the mirror cover is open, and you cannot close the mirror cover until the baffle tube is retracted.
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