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- Switch the JAG lightpath to CCD to protect sensitive TV system.
- Turn TV and Autoguider OFF.
- Zenith park telescope.
- Switch to engineering mode and type ACKNOWLEDGE in the TCS window.
- Close mirror covers - check they're not sticking.
- Close dome shutters.
- Rotate the dome to avoid any expected bad weather.
Storm:
point shutter into the wind. Ice: point shutter south.
- Turn off oil pump and cancel alarm(s).
- Turn OFF telescope power.
- Start dumping your D tape.
- Refill cryostat.
- If D tape finished, start C tape dumping, and leave a note
on the Sparc terminal.
- Turn off dome lights.
- Put the cat out.
- Go to bed.
1999-11-12