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--- public:catalinas:lemmon:schulman_32:astrometric_tcs:startup_procedure [2023/09/21 15:15]
tdeyoe [Connect to the TCS (Telescope Control System]
+++ public:catalinas:lemmon:schulman_32:astrometric_tcs:startup_procedure [2025/06/20 02:13] (current)
tdeyoe [Homing the Telescope]
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 ===== Desktop Tasks =====
 Proceed back to the desktop computer, which should be fully powered on. Log in to the computer (standard SkyCenter password). The next few tasks will all be done on this computer.
 ==== Open Mirror Covers====
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 **NOTE: If the mirror covers aren't opening correctly or the current stays high (over 1000 milliamps) then there is a problem. Abort the opening (or closing). You attempt to open them again but if the problem persists addition help is needed (AKA call Travis or ask Mountain Ops if they are still around).**
-==== Connect to the TCS (Telescope Control System ====
+==== Connect to the TCS (Telescope Control System) ====
 Launch Maestro4 ({{:public:catalinas:lemmon:schulman_32:astrometric_tcs:maestro4.png?nolink&20|Maestro4}}) via its desktop icon or using the start search bar.
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 **NOTE: If the telescope was not brought up properly or was not in the [[startup_procedure#"Park" Telescope|Park]] position, it will move quickly move PAST home (because it thinks it is somewhere other than the park position). Cancel the Home Seek and freak out. Call Travis once you calm down a bit or repeats the start up procedure again more slowly.
 ===== Normal Startup Operations =====
-You have now successfully pulled the Schulman telescope out of Lightning Shutdown! Congrats. It is now time to start your normal [[public:catalinas:lemmon:schulman_32:pre-observing_check|Pre-Observing Procedures]] to get everything ready for a SkyNights program or remote operation.
+You have now successfully pulled the Schulman telescope out of Lightning Shutdown! Congrats. It is now time to start your normal [[public:catalinas:lemmon:schulman_32:pre-observing_check|Pre-Observing Procedures]] to get everything ready for a SkyNights program, Astronomy Camp or remote operation.
+----
+===== Open Dome Using ASCOM =====
+Find ASCOM Dome Control on Desktop. Click Open Dome. Disconnect, then immediately open TheSky 64 or else the dome will move to the telescope park position.
+===== Open Dome Using TheSky 64 =====
+Start TheSky Professional Edition (64 bit).
+On the left side of the window, click Dome. Click the Connect button. On the left side of the window again, click Telescope. click the Startup dropdown menu. Click the Connect Telescope option. On the left side of the window again, click Find. If telescope status reads "parked", then unpark in shutdown tools. In the Search for: bar, type in a bright star in the sky (Vega, Altair, etc....). Click the Find button. Click Slew.Open the RCOS (TIM) program on the desktop. Click the Connect button. Click the primary mirror button. Click Open for the shutters. Center the object in the finder scope and the primary eyepiece. Return to the left side of the window, click the Startup dropdown menu and click Star Synchronization. Click the Sync button. Point to a different bright object. The telescope should align the star in the middle of the eyepiece. For the rest of observing, navigate to all objects or coordinates via TheSky
+The telescope and dome can only be operated with one type of software connected at a time; controlling via ASCOM or Maestro when connected with TheSky (or vice-versa) will confuse the telescope.

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