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Morning activities

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Switch the JAG lightpath to CCD to protect sensitive TV system.
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Turn TV and Autoguider OFF.
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Zenith park telescope.
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Switch to engineering mode and type ACKNOWLEDGE in the TCS window.
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Close mirror covers - check they're not sticking.
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Close dome shutters.
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Rotate the dome to avoid any expected bad weather.
Storm: point shutter into the wind. Ice: point shutter south.
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Turn off oil pump and cancel alarm(s).
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Turn OFF telescope power.
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Start dumping your D tape.
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Refill cryostat.
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If D tape finished, start C tape dumping, and leave a note on the Sparc terminal.
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Turn off dome lights.
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Put the cat out.
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Go to bed.




1999-11-12