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+====== Notes on the South (middle) Dome ======
+It looks like there was a GPS roll over during the lock down. In order to fix this the OS / firmware needs to be reinstalled. However, this does not seem simple and requires a Ethernet to serial cable which I cannot seem to find.
+Until then, I have turned off the GPS and manually set it - which seems to be working fine - though do note, that the date and time will get offset over the course of days / weeks. It is best to reset it before using it.
 ====== Notes on the Observatory from Previous Lab Manager ======
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 ====== Instructions on AGSO Website ======
 https://astro.nmsu.edu/organizations/agso/telescope-guide-agso.html
+===== Tombaugh Spark Notes ======
+**North Dome (How to Open):
+**Remove bolt from dome slit and pull open the shutters
+Power the Rotation Box / Motor (Plug the hanging cord into the center pillar)
+Remove the plastic sheet covering the telescope
+Plug the telescope into the center pillar’s outlet
+Power on the telescope using the toggle switch on the telescope
+Remove the lens covers
+**South Dome (How to Open):
+**Power on the switch by the door labeled “Power/Red”
+Power on the wall box
+Power on the dome power box
+Open the shutter with “open shutter” button on the dome power box
+Remove the plastic sheet covering the telescope
+Plug the telescope into the center pillar’s outlet
+Power on the telescope using the toggle switch on the telescope
+Remove the lens covers
+**Telescope Alignment:
+**When in doubt follow the scrolling instructions on the handheld device.
+Press “ALIGN”
+Use the 6 and 9 buttons to navigate the menu to “EQ North Align”. Press “ENTER”.
+Navigate to “EQ TwoStar Align”. Press “ENTER”.
+Navigate to a named star that is visible in the sky. Press “ENTER”.
+Slew the telescope using the arrow keys until the star is centered in the eye piece.
+Press “ALIGN”.
+Select a second visible star.
+Center it in the eye piece.
+Press “ALIGN”. Press “ENTER”.
+**Telescope Shutdown:
+**Return the telescopes to the Home position: perpendicular to the support fork and pointing at the meridian.
+Power off the telescope using the toggle switch on the telescope
+Unplug the telescope from the outlet.
+Cover the telescope with the plastic sheet
+**EMERGENCY PROCEDURE IF SOUTH DOME DOESN’T CLOSE.
+***Note* - There have been reports that the south dome’s shutter will not close. If this happens, ensure that the IR Sensor on the dome is lined up with the IR Sensor on the motor. Wait 5 minutes. Then retry. IF IT DOES NOT CLOSE -> take the precautions below
+**INFORM ZACH** (leave a voicemail, send a text, OR send an email)
+Make sure all lens covers are securely on
+Cover the telescope with plastic
+If rain is suspected, slew the telescope such that it won’t act like a bucket!
+**TURN EVERYTHING OFF**
+Make sure outlets / plugs are not exposed to the weather (tuck them under the plastic cover if possible)
+Numbers to call if intramural lights are still on:
+Call the Front Desk first, if they cannot be reached, escalate it to Michelle Mason.
+Intramural Front Desk: 575-646-2885
+Michelle Mason (Directory of Intramural Sports): 577-646-4229