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How to start up observatory
Check weather (outside conditions)
Log on to control PC via VNC skydome.mpe.mpg.de port 5200
- If not started, start up windows explorer.
- Log on to ePowerSwitch 1
- Check if focuser and mount are powered see ePowerSwitch #1.
and if they are reall running
- Power up mount (switch on power supply, then toggle mount switch both on ePowerSwitch #1)
- if not yet powered up (usually it should be powered up).
- power imager(s) if not already powered up (ethernet PDU)
- open dome
How to start up GOWI
- cool imager to target temperature (-30C typically)
- start dark and bias frame sequence
- set focuser to expected setting for the night (if known)
take skyflats until start of actual observations