In this case “normal” basically means using the telescope for visual observing (SkyNights programs).

Everything that follows assumes the following:

• Telescope Controller is operational and in the normal state. (Telescope servos are on and the telescope has been homed. The telescope is in the ready state to observe.)
• Dome is operational and in the normal state.
• Computer does not have other running software, scripts or connections that would interfere with normal operations.

1. Open ACP (see desktop Layout) Under Telescope menu select Connect.
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   2. Upon connecting the heads up screen will show the coordinates of the telescope. Please verify LST and coordinates make sense.
   3. Also ACP is set up to command the dome to find HOME when first connecting. If ACP was already connected to the telescope and the dome is slaved the dome will not move.
2. Press the “Dome Control” button to reveal the dome state. It will only allow this once the dome is homed and not moving.
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