SETUP AND OBSERVING PROCEDURES

 

• Setup and Observing Procedures
  • Starting the computer systems
  • Filter Changes
    • Changing Filters in the PFIP main filter wheel
    • Changing Filters in the Auxiliary Port filter wheel
  • Checking out the CCD
  • Instrument Calibration Data
  • Focusing the Telescope
  • Focal Station Setup
  • Acquiring guide stars
  • Taking Data Frames
  • Photometric standards
  • Writing data tapes
  • Data reduction