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. You may Submit your own report at the end of the night or let Observing Support do it for you. Normally dr is kept running and there's no need to exit.
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Turn on passage lights for safety.
Retract the baffle tube and close the mirror cover.
Close the dome, stow the lower curtain, center the upper curtain at the zenith, and rotate the dome to 6H east.
Click STOW in
Track82. This will safely move the telescope to prevent the declination chain from derailing.Turn OFF console power (green button).
Complete Daily (Night) Report (see above.)
82” OPERATIONAL TIPS/NOTES
FOCUS counts: BFR 60,000. ProEM 38,000. ETSI 52,000.
E-STOP procedure: First step should be hitting green console POWER button. If this fails to stop the telescope, then try E-STOP. If this fails, try E-STOP in breaker room.
To recover from E-STOP, press the green RESET button in the breaker room. This will produce a LOUD BANG.
Zeroing may only be necessary if the instrument was just mounted and the pointing seems far off. Use
Zenith Starsbutton inTrack82to select a bright star, and follow the directions given byTrack82.
82” Observing Limits and Safety
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