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   * PoP combination to start and PoP changes during the night   * PoP combination to start and PoP changes during the night
   * First target (or designated check star for first target) so operator can init scopes and align beacons in the proper part of the sky   * First target (or designated check star for first target) so operator can init scopes and align beacons in the proper part of the sky
-  * Filter or prism desired if using MIRCX/MYSTIC.  H, K or J for CLASSIC/CLIMB+  * Filter or prism desired if using MIRCX/MYSTIC. H, K or J for CLASSIC/CLIMB
   * Any special requirements you might have (LDCs in or out, CLIMB for fringe finding/tracking, scope dichroic, lab tiptilt, etc)   * Any special requirements you might have (LDCs in or out, CLIMB for fringe finding/tracking, scope dichroic, lab tiptilt, etc)
   * Discord or phone contact if remote (in case we do not already have it). Discord is the preferred means of communicating so please create an account if you do not have one or ask for an invitation to the CHARA Discord group.   * Discord or phone contact if remote (in case we do not already have it). Discord is the preferred means of communicating so please create an account if you do not have one or ask for an invitation to the CHARA Discord group.
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-**__Pre-Run Assessments__  ** \\  \\ Due to the nature of remote observing, it is beneficial to assess a few things before the evening’s run. First would be the weather. Everything from the Weather Service page, The Clear Sky Clock and the Jet Stream can be checked to have an idea of what kind of night is ahead. Although the Observing Specialist on Mount Wilson will be responsible for these assessments, it's a good idea to check anyway. During the day, maintenance or upgrades may have taken place with the Array so look for updates via email and the Array status from the observing specialist and/or CHARA staff on Mount Wilson. Use the links below \\  \\  \\ __**Essential Observing Links**__  \\+**__Pre-Run Assessments__  ** \\  \\ Due to the nature of remote observing, it is beneficial to assess a few things before the evening’s run. First would be the weather. Everything from the Weather Service page, The Clear Sky Clock and the Jet Stream can be checked to have an idea of what kind of night is ahead. Although the Observing Specialist on Mount Wilson will be responsible for these assessments, it's a good idea to check anyway. During the day, maintenance or upgrades may have taken place with the Array so look for updates via email and the Array status from the observing specialist and/or CHARA staff on Mount Wilson. Use the links below \\  \\  \\ __**Essential Observing Links**__
  
-HPWREN cameras on the 150 foot Solar Tower  [[http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/cameras/wilson.html|http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/cameras/wilson.html ]] 360 degree view around the mountain+HPWREN cameras on the 150 foot Solar Tower [[http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/cameras/wilson.html|http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/cameras/wilson.html ]] 360 degree view around the mountain
  
 Caltech Millikan Library Camera ([[http://library.caltech.edu/milcam/|http://library.caltech.edu/milcam/]]) A view of Mt. Wilson from the south, good for watching low clouds and marine layer. \\ Caltech Millikan Library Camera ([[http://library.caltech.edu/milcam/|http://library.caltech.edu/milcam/]]) A view of Mt. Wilson from the south, good for watching low clouds and marine layer. \\
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 National Weather Service ([[http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=lox&textField1=34.2231&textField2=-118.0587&smap=1#.VKsuq2TF8rO|http://forecast.weather.gov]]) Mount Wilson weather and 5 day forecast \\ National Weather Service ([[http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=lox&textField1=34.2231&textField2=-118.0587&smap=1#.VKsuq2TF8rO|http://forecast.weather.gov]]) Mount Wilson weather and 5 day forecast \\
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 +IR satellite loop ([[https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES/sector_band.php?sat=G17&sector=wus&band=GEOCOLOR&length=12|http://www.noaa.gov]]) Keeps an eye on storms and clouds coming in \\
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 +Clear Sky Clock ([[http://cleardarksky.com/c/MtWilsonOBCAkey.html|http://cleardarksky.com/c/MtWilsonOBCAkey.html]]) a forecasting tool, but be aware that the humidity forecast is often incorrect on this site as it incorporates the marine layer forecast for the valley below, which does not affect us 80-90% of the time
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 CHARA telescopes spy cams and weather graph ([[http://astro.gsu.edu/~weather/chara_scopes.html|http://www.astro.gsu.edu]]) Not updated. \\ CHARA telescopes spy cams and weather graph ([[http://astro.gsu.edu/~weather/chara_scopes.html|http://www.astro.gsu.edu]]) Not updated. \\
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-IR satellite loop ([[http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/scripts/animate.php?root=sat_4km&list=IR4.GIF.3.jpg,IR4.GIF.4.jpg,IR4.GIF.5.jpg,IR4.GIF.6.jpg,IR4.GIF.7.jpg,IR4.GIF.8.jpg|http://www.wrh.noaa.gov]]) Keeps an eye on storms and clouds coming in \\ 
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-California Regional Weather Server ([[http://squall.sfsu.edu/|http://squall.sfsu.edu/]]) A variety of weather links \\ 
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-Clear Sky Clock ([[http://cleardarksky.com/c/MtWilsonOBCAkey.html|http://cleardarksky.com/c/MtWilsonOBCAkey.html]]) a forecasting tool, but be aware that the humidity forecast is often incorrect on this site as it incorporates the marine layer forecast for the valley below, which does not affect us 80-90% of the time \\ 
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 **__Remote Observing Setup__  ** \\  \\ The observing specialist on Mount Wilson will run all the servers locally. Before setting up, contact the mountain observing specialist to make sure the Array is stable and ready. At this time nothing by the Remote Observer should ever be turned on unless an "All Clear" has been given by the observing specialist. The first order is to set up the remote observing station monitors and or control panel. This is done with a background click to bring up the menu options and drop down choices for the various clients and GUI’S that will be used for the night's observing session. \\  \\ The clients that we will use are: **__Remote Observing Setup__  ** \\  \\ The observing specialist on Mount Wilson will run all the servers locally. Before setting up, contact the mountain observing specialist to make sure the Array is stable and ready. At this time nothing by the Remote Observer should ever be turned on unless an "All Clear" has been given by the observing specialist. The first order is to set up the remote observing station monitors and or control panel. This is done with a background click to bring up the menu options and drop down choices for the various clients and GUI’S that will be used for the night's observing session. \\  \\ The clients that we will use are:
chara/remote_observing.txt · Last modified: 2023/02/13 16:59 by charaobs

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