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Welcome to the Department of Astronomy

This page is to serve as a quick start to getting started with computing in the astronomy department. If you have ANY questions, please send an email to the department 'issues' email alias (issues@astronomy.nmsu.edu) which goes to both Jon Holtzman and Zach Edwards.

Zach and Jon are the only people in the department who have administrative privileges on the cluster. If there is any issues, they are the people to ask!

Department provided computers

The department has Linux boxes (that are on the astronomy cluster) to meet the need of students who might not have a computer or who desire a desktop. These desktops have CentOS 7 installed. If you need a department computer (or no longer need one) please email Zach and Jon via the issues email alias wit your request.

Personal Computers

Of course, you are welcomed to bring your own laptop (or even desktop!) to the department. HOWEVER, do note that the department policy on assistance with computers is as follows: Zach and Jon are only responsible for the department computers which we have admin privileges on. For personal computers / laptops, the user is responsible. Zach and Jon will assist on a best efforts basis only. With understanding that our solution might be to “use the cluster”.

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