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| ===== Tortugas Mt. Observatory wiki ===== | ===== Tortugas Mt. Observatory wiki ===== |
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| === Quick Links === | ==== Quick Links ==== |
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| [[http://tmo.nmsu.edu |Telescope]] (TM61/) | [[http://tmo.nmsu.edu |Telescope web interface]] (TM61/) |
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| [[http://tmo.nmsu.edu/sc/index.asp| Scheduler]] | [[http://tmo.nmsu.edu/sc/index.asp| Scheduler web interface]] |
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| [[http://tmopower1.nmsu.edu| Power controller 1]] (admin/) | [[http://tmopower1.nmsu.edu| Power controller 1]] (admin/) |
| [[http://tmopower2.nmsu.edu |Power controller 2]] (admin/) | [[http://tmopower2.nmsu.edu |Power controller 2]] (admin/) |
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| [[http://tmocam.nmsu.edu:88| Dome webcam]] (admin/) -- must be from Windows machine | [[http://tmocam.nmsu.edu| Dome webcam]] (admin/) |
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| [[http://tmocam-wireless.nmsu.edu:88| Telescope dials webcam]] (admin/) -- must be from Windows machine | [[http://tmocam-wireless.nmsu.edu| Telescope dials webcam]] (admin/) |
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| [[http://astronomy.nmsu.edu/holtz/tmo| NMSU information page]] | [[http://astronomy.nmsu.edu/holtz/tmo| NMSU information page]] |
| [[http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/LCruNMkey.html?1 |Las Cruces Clear Sky Chart]] | [[http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/LCruNMkey.html?1 |Las Cruces Clear Sky Chart]] |
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| === Overview === | |
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| Tortugas Mountain Observatory (henceforth TMO) is a facility atop Tortugas Mountain ("A" Mountain) on the eastern outskirts of Las Cruces. TMO's main optical system is a 24" (61cm) reflector. The observatory was founded in the 1960s, and has a long history of planetary observation. The construction of Apache Point Observatory, equipped with larger, more advanced facilities including a 3.5m telescope, led to TMO falling into disuse in the 1990s. In 2010, NMSU entered into an agreement with the AAVSO (American Association of Variable Star Observers) to turn TMO into a remotely-operated observatory. Refurbishing TMO was accomplished with the assistance of the NMSU Engineering Department. | Tortugas Mountain Observatory (henceforth TMO) is a facility atop Tortugas Mountain ("A" Mountain) on the eastern outskirts of Las Cruces. TMO's main optical system is a 24" (61cm) reflector. The observatory was founded in the 1960s, and has a long history of planetary observation. The construction of Apache Point Observatory, equipped with larger, more advanced facilities including a 3.5m telescope, led to TMO falling into disuse in the 1990s. In 2010, NMSU entered into an agreement with the AAVSO (American Association of Variable Star Observers) to turn TMO into a remotely-operated observatory. Refurbishing TMO was accomplished with the assistance of the NMSU Engineering Department. |
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| TMO is located at a latitude of 32°17'35" N (32.293048), a longitude of -106° 41'53" (-106.698056), and an altitude of 1505m (4937ft) MSL. | TMO is located at a latitude of 32°17'35" N (32.293048), a longitude of -106° 41'53" (-106.698056), and an altitude of 1505m (4937ft) MSL. The permanent MPC code for TMO is ''V25'' |
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| === Operations / Observing === | === Operations / Observing === |
| | [[obslog |Observer's Log]] |
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| [[HowTo |TMO User's How-To Guide]] | [[HowTo |TMO User's How-To Guide]] |
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| | [[SSP Procedures]] |
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| === Hardware === | [[aavso_flats|AAVSO Info for SSP]] |
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| | [[Weather links]] |
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| | ==== Hardware ==== |
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| [[Hardware]] | [[Hardware]] |
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| === Software === | ==== Software ==== |
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| [[Software | Software installation and configuration]] | [[Software | Software installation and configuration]] |
| [[https://diffractionlimited.com/help/maximdl/MaxIm-DL.htm| MaxIM DL manual online]] | [[https://diffractionlimited.com/help/maximdl/MaxIm-DL.htm| MaxIM DL manual online]] |
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| === Maintainence/problem log === | ==== Maintainence/problem log ==== |
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| | [[EngData| Engineering Data]] |
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| | [[MainCheckList| Maintenance Check List]] |
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| | [[Log| Maintenance/problem log]] |
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| | [[errorlog |Error Logs / SSP Reported Issues]] |
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| [[Log| Maintainence/problem log]] | |
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| === Open Houses === | ==== Open Houses ==== |
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| [[OpenHouses | Checklist and attendance]] | [[OpenHouses | Checklist and attendance]] |
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| === Internet === | ==== Internet ==== |
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| [[Internet| Info and speed tests]] | [[Internet| Info and speed tests]] |
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