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| + | ====== Notes on the South (middle) Dome ====== | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| ====== Notes on the Observatory from Previous Lab Manager ====== | ====== Notes on the Observatory from Previous Lab Manager ====== | ||
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| Remove the lens covers | Remove the lens covers | ||
| - | South Dome (How to Open): | + | **South Dome (How to Open): |
| - | Power on the switch by the door labeled “Power/ | + | **Power on the switch by the door labeled “Power/ |
| Power on the wall box | Power on the wall box | ||
| Power on the dome power box | Power on the dome power box | ||
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| Remove the lens covers | Remove the lens covers | ||
| - | Telescope Alignment: | + | **Telescope Alignment: |
| - | When in doubt follow the scrolling instructions on the handheld device. | + | **When in doubt follow the scrolling instructions on the handheld device. |
| Press “ALIGN” | Press “ALIGN” | ||
| Use the 6 and 9 buttons to navigate the menu to “EQ North Align”. Press “ENTER”. | Use the 6 and 9 buttons to navigate the menu to “EQ North Align”. Press “ENTER”. | ||
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| Press “ALIGN”. Press “ENTER”. | Press “ALIGN”. Press “ENTER”. | ||
| - | Telescope Shutdown: | + | **Telescope Shutdown: |
| - | Return the telescopes to the Home position: perpendicular to the support fork and pointing at the meridian. | + | **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 | Power off the telescope using the toggle switch on the telescope | ||
| Unplug the telescope from the outlet. | Unplug the telescope from the outlet. | ||
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| - | EMERGENCY PROCEDURE IF SOUTH DOME DOESN’T CLOSE. | + | **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 | + | ***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) | + | **INFORM ZACH** (leave a voicemail, send a text, OR send an email) |
| Make sure all lens covers are securely on | Make sure all lens covers are securely on | ||
| Cover the telescope with plastic | Cover the telescope with plastic | ||
| If rain is suspected, slew the telescope such that it won’t act like a bucket! | If rain is suspected, slew the telescope such that it won’t act like a bucket! | ||
| - | TURN EVERYTHING OFF | + | **TURN EVERYTHING OFF** |
| Make sure outlets / plugs are not exposed to the weather (tuck them under the plastic cover if possible) | Make sure outlets / plugs are not exposed to the weather (tuck them under the plastic cover if possible) | ||
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