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1m Observing

When operating on the 1m telescope an IBM PC is used to convert the WILDFIRE TCS commands to match the DFM TCS syntax. The PC runs a program called tsc40.exe. The cryo-cooler lines are set up in such a way as to The cryo-cooler lines are set up in such a way as to allow telescope motion all over the sky. But if you are moving the telescope to extreme Declinations or HA it is best to slew it from the platform while watching the cables. Use the offset1m command for offseting it compensates for a drift that appears during normal offsetting.



robert blum x297
Tue Nov 25 15:03:21 CDT 1997