University of St. Thomas Observatory

A repository of the collected knowledge and wisdom of those who have spent many nights observing and learning.

Contents:

• Observatory Overview
  • Hardware Systems
  • Software Systems
• Start Up and Shut Down Procedures
  • Observing Modes
  • Manual Observing Startup Sequence
  • Automated Observing Startup Sequence
  • Shutdown Sequence
  • Cold Start Power Up
• Remote Observing
  • Initial Setup
  • Begin a remote observing session at the observatory
  • Access the Dome Webcam
  • Start the SSH tunnel
  • Set up Tunneling
  • Set up the TightVNC Viewer
  • Set up Webcam
• Maintenance LiveBlog
  • Telescope Alignment Issue - Open
  • Dome Shutter Jam: Next - Order Scaffolding
  • ACE SmartDome Communication - Resolved 08/2022
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • Dome is closed but SmartDome reports that it is open

Indices and tables

• Index

• Module Index

• Search Page