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| ====== Pre-Observing Procedures ====== | ====== Pre-Observing Procedures ====== | ||
| - | This procedure is only for when the telescope has been used regularily | + | This procedure is only for when the telescope has been used regularly |
| Before actually performing any steps to get the telescope ready for observing you must check a few things and note any anomalies in the trouble report. These include: | Before actually performing any steps to get the telescope ready for observing you must check a few things and note any anomalies in the trouble report. These include: | ||
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| ====== Inside ====== | ====== Inside ====== | ||
| - | * Look at optical tape for signs of insect residue and condensation. | + | * Is the telescope pointing |
| - | * Look at drive and idler bearings for signs of the insect residue. | + | * Are the mirror |
| - | * If humidity is high, examine primary | + | * Is the Flat Field panel on? |
| - | * Verify E-stops for telescope are not engaged. | + | * |
| - | * Verify E-stops for dome (controller and shutter) are not engaged. | + | |
| - | * [[telescope_orientation_interpretation|Interpret current Telescope Orientation]] | + | |
| - | * Check connections to TIM unit (check for snug connection for power and rotator). | + | |
| If the answer to any of these questions is *YES* then there may be a problem and it should be noted in the trouble report. | If the answer to any of these questions is *YES* then there may be a problem and it should be noted in the trouble report. | ||
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