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* If not started, start up windows explorer. | * 1st check if '''mount handpad''' program and '''focuser''' program are running and connected to mount and focuser respectively. This should usally be the case. * If they are not started, start up windows internet explorer. |
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* Log on to ePowerSwitch 1 | * Log on to '''ePower #1''' |
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* Check if focuser and mount are powered see ePowerSwitch #1. | * Check if focuser and mount are powered on '''ePower #1'''. |
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and if they are reall running is running. If not switch it on Port 2 * Power up mount (switch on power supply, then toggle mount switch both on ePowerSwitch #1) |
* Power up the focuser is necessary * Power up mount if necessery: (switch on power supply, then toggle mount switch both on ePowerSwitch #1) |
How to start up observatory
Check weather (outside conditions)
Log on to control PC via VNC skydome.mpe.mpg.de port 5200
1st check if mount handpad program and focuser program are running
- and connected to mount and focuser respectively. This should usally be the case.
- If they are not started, start up windows internet explorer.
Log on to ePower #1
Check if focuser and mount are powered on ePower #1.
- Power up the focuser is necessary
- Power up mount if necessery: (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