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 === Additional site, telescope and instrument discussion ===  === Additional site, telescope and instrument discussion === 
  
-Bill provided some additional information about the telescope error described above. The telescope control system is throwing error as it is slewing in the azimuth direction when it crosses the next magna sensor. It is unclear whether something has gradually changed over the years such that we need to open up the limit for that error (currently it is deemed to be too large, which is causing the issue), or whether there is some kind of hardware problem. This is still under investigation. It happens when telescope is tracking or slewing, but only in the azimuth direction. The pointing error is arcseconds in size.+Bill provided some additional information about the telescope error described above. The telescope control system is throwing an error as it is slewing in the azimuth direction when it crosses the next magna sensor. It is unclear whether something has gradually changed over the years such that we need to open up the limit for that error (currently it is deemed to be too large, which is causing the issue), or whether there is some kind of hardware problem. This is still under investigation. It happens when the telescope is tracking or slewing, but only in the azimuth direction. The resulting pointing error is arcseconds in size.
  
 After the Agile TEC was replaced there was still a problem with the detector when it was cooled and tested. The repair folks are still diagnosing this. After the Agile TEC was replaced there was still a problem with the detector when it was cooled and tested. The repair folks are still diagnosing this.
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 The APOLLO spare computer booted up yesterday, so we are hopeful that APOLLO observations will resume as scheduled next week. The APOLLO spare computer booted up yesterday, so we are hopeful that APOLLO observations will resume as scheduled next week.
  
-In response to a question Nancy reviewed the procedure for getting a postdoc or PhD-level research trained on the 3.5m.+In response to a question Nancy reviewed the procedure for getting a postdoc or PhD-level researcher trained on the 3.5m.
  
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 === Website Modernization Effort === === Website Modernization Effort ===
  
- +Ben reported that he started using the new website as the default so that he can identify broken links or missing content. The more people that make this change and start using the new website ([[https://newapo.apo.nmsu.edu]]) as the default, the better! As a reminder, please report any issues or bugs with the new web site on this form: [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XTGF1ekWatAW-T2xl71rIZgVlEBhtLVWJrkX8cSh8Nw/edit?usp=sharing]].
-See minutes from last month - Ben started using it so he can find stuff that breaks. CHANGE HABIT to+
  
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 Open action items from previous meetings: Open action items from previous meetings:
-  * Nancy: get ROM costs for new KOSMOS grisms. Sarah reported that she has a finalized quote from one vendor. These are more expensive than we expected so we need to explore potential funding sources. STATUS: OPEN. grism design a little complicated but also costs have gone up. path: if there are groups or institutions interested in particular grisms let Nancy know - we can support folks writing small proposals or... ? doesn't have to be particularly coordinated, order one at a time cost ~ $20k +/- +  * Nancy: get ROM costs for new KOSMOS grisms. Sarah reported that she has a finalized quote from one vendor. The grism design turns out to be a little complicated, but also, costs have gone up, so these are more expensive than we expected (ballpark $20k apiece). Therefore, we need to explore potential funding sources. Nancy will amass all previous emails with grism requests and send to UC reps to query users about whether there is broad interest in a particular grism. This could help identify funding sources, either individually or collaboratively. STATUS: OPEN. 
-  * Nancy: Ensure that a short description of the impact of satellites be posted on the APO website somewhere and updated every 6 months or so. STATUS: OPEN. Waiting for new web site deployment may not be the best approach. Nancy will get examples of this issue from Anne Verbiscer and get something added to the current web site before the next meeting.+  * Nancy: Ensure that a short description of the impact of satellites be posted on the APO website somewhere and updated every 6 months or so. Nancy received examples of this issue from Anne Verbiscer and will get something added to the current (and new) web site. STATUS: OPEN. 
  
 Open action items from this meeting:  Open action items from this meeting: 
  
-  * UC reps: remind your users to review the Q4 schedule and request OPEN/DD time if they can make a good case for it. Status: CLOSED.+  * UC reps: remind your users to review the Q4 schedule and request OPEN/DD time if they can make a good case for it.
  
-  * UC reps: BoG science highlights+  * UC reps: remind your users that Nancy needs to receive all science highlight slides by October 25, 2024.
  
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 === Next meeting === === Next meeting ===
  
-The next meeting will be on November 5 (?) at 10:30 MST.+The next meeting will be on November 5 at 10:30 MST.
  
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