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| * Open Metrology Laser (METLAS) gui, (upper right of screen 3), this gui usually remains open. | * Open Metrology Laser (METLAS) gui, (upper right of screen 3), this gui usually remains open. | ||
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| - | ===3.4 Open Telescope GUIs from the menu===\\ | + | ===3.4 Open Telescope GUIs from the menu=== |
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| * On the main tab for each telescope gui, click [ON] under Television to turn on the TV screen | * On the main tab for each telescope gui, click [ON] under Television to turn on the TV screen | ||
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| - | ===3.5 Open GUIs required for observing from the menu under GTK:===\\ | + | ===3.5 Open GUIs required for observing from the menu under GTK:=== |
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| - | 3.10 See the instruments page for information about starting different instruments at the beginning of the night: | + | ===3.10 See the instruments page for information about starting different instruments at the beginning of the night:=== |
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| * You may want to find a bright star near your first target to check the pointing of the telescopes. The [FIND STAR] button on the Telescope Control Tab can be useful in finding a suitable, bright star. There is also a printed list of bright stars in order of RA in the binder on the left side of the control room desk. If your first target is bright, then you may slew to it first. | * You may want to find a bright star near your first target to check the pointing of the telescopes. The [FIND STAR] button on the Telescope Control Tab can be useful in finding a suitable, bright star. There is also a printed list of bright stars in order of RA in the binder on the left side of the control room desk. If your first target is bright, then you may slew to it first. | ||
| - | * Enter the HD number of the star into Cosmic Debris using the Object or Calibrator Tabs. Click the [HD] button to register the entry. (Alternatively, | + | * Enter the HD number of the star into Cosmic Debris using the Object or Calibrator Tabs. Click the [HD] button to register the entry. (Alternatively, |
| * Check to make sure that EL/AZ reported by Cosmic Debris are correct and safe for pointing (never point below 15-20 degrees elevation). It is recommended to initialize the telescopes on a target between 40-70 degrees elevation. | * Check to make sure that EL/AZ reported by Cosmic Debris are correct and safe for pointing (never point below 15-20 degrees elevation). It is recommended to initialize the telescopes on a target between 40-70 degrees elevation. | ||
| * Hit the WHEN button for your first star to see a plot of cart positions and when it is in delay. Enter the ideal reference cart position into the REF text window on the Cosmic Debris Control Tab. Click the [REF] button to send the reference cart position to OPLE. | * Hit the WHEN button for your first star to see a plot of cart positions and when it is in delay. Enter the ideal reference cart position into the REF text window on the Cosmic Debris Control Tab. Click the [REF] button to send the reference cart position to OPLE. | ||
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