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Jgoodma2: /* Documenting telescope operations */

2010-06-03T19:37:58Z

Documenting telescope operations

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	* <s> Download available manuals for the [http://www.shelyak.com/en/eshel.html eShel spectrograph] and put on our [[Documentation]] page. </s> --''Jean 10-28''		* <s> Download available manuals for the [http://www.shelyak.com/en/eshel.html eShel spectrograph] and put on our [[Documentation]] page. </s> --''Jean 10-28''
	* <s> Put MaximDL documentation (or links to it) on [[Documentation]] page. </s> ''--Jean (manual) Andrew (yahoo help site) 10-28''		* <s> Put MaximDL documentation (or links to it) on [[Documentation]] page. </s> ''--Jean (manual) Andrew (yahoo help site) 10-28''
	* <s> Document PEC process with solutions from 06/01-02/2010 </s> ''--Jackson 06/02/2010 under Software/hardware troubleshooting and workarounds''		* <s> Document PEC process with solutions from 06/01-02/2010 </s> ''--Jackson 06/03/2010 under Software/hardware troubleshooting and workarounds''

	== Photometric light curve improvements ==		== Photometric light curve improvements ==

Jgoodma2: /* Documenting telescope operations */

2010-06-03T19:33:38Z

Documenting telescope operations

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	* <s> Download available manuals for the [http://www.shelyak.com/en/eshel.html eShel spectrograph] and put on our [[Documentation]] page. </s> --''Jean 10-28''		* <s> Download available manuals for the [http://www.shelyak.com/en/eshel.html eShel spectrograph] and put on our [[Documentation]] page. </s> --''Jean 10-28''
	* <s> Put MaximDL documentation (or links to it) on [[Documentation]] page. </s> ''--Jean (manual) Andrew (yahoo help site) 10-28''		* <s> Put MaximDL documentation (or links to it) on [[Documentation]] page. </s> ''--Jean (manual) Andrew (yahoo help site) 10-28''
	* <s> Document PEC process with solutions from 06/01-02/2010 </s> ''--Jackson 06/02/2010 under''		* <s> Document PEC process with solutions from 06/01-02/2010 </s> ''--Jackson 06/02/2010 under Software/hardware troubleshooting and workarounds''

	== Photometric light curve improvements ==		== Photometric light curve improvements ==

Jgoodma2: /* Documenting telescope operations */

2010-06-03T19:32:01Z

Documenting telescope operations

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	* <s> Download available manuals for the [http://www.shelyak.com/en/eshel.html eShel spectrograph] and put on our [[Documentation]] page. </s> --''Jean 10-28''		* <s> Download available manuals for the [http://www.shelyak.com/en/eshel.html eShel spectrograph] and put on our [[Documentation]] page. </s> --''Jean 10-28''
	* <s> Put MaximDL documentation (or links to it) on [[Documentation]] page. </s> ''--Jean (manual) Andrew (yahoo help site) 10-28''		* <s> Put MaximDL documentation (or links to it) on [[Documentation]] page. </s> ''--Jean (manual) Andrew (yahoo help site) 10-28''
			* <s> Document PEC process with solutions from 06/01-02/2010 </s> ''--Jackson 06/02/2010 under''

	== Photometric light curve improvements ==		== Photometric light curve improvements ==

Jdahlqu1: /* Improving telescope operations */

2010-06-03T19:29:54Z

Improving telescope operations

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	* Do a substantial (> 100 point) point run using AAG TPointMapper.		* Do a substantial (> 100 point) point run using AAG TPointMapper.
	* Use FocusMax software to automate focusing of the imaging camera.		* Use FocusMax software to automate focusing of the imaging camera.
	** Read [http://users.bsdwebsolutions.com/~larryweber/ITSPaper.htm background info] on its operation.		** Read [http://users.bsdwebsolutions.com/~larryweber/ITSPaper.htm background info] on its operation. ---''Jean, Read It''
	** Set up FocusMax to link to TCC focuser.		** Set up FocusMax to link to TCC focuser.
	** Do calibration runs to set up V curves for our system.		** Do calibration runs to set up V curves for our system.

Jdahlqu1: /* Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) */

2010-06-02T15:10:53Z

Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!)

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	** <s>Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i> </s>		** <s>Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i> </s>
	** <s> Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper] </s> Andrew		** <s> Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper] </s> Andrew
	** Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here].		** <s> Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here]. </s> ''Jean and Andrew? June 2nd''

	== Improving telescope operations ==		== Improving telescope operations ==

Akoonth1: /* Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) */

2010-06-01T19:43:28Z

Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!)

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	== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==		== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==
	*~~<s>~~<s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28		*<s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28
	* Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i> ~~error in load file~~		* <s> Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i> </s>
	** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].		** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].
	** After that file is created, let Eric know and we'll also install on the Linux machines.		** After that file is created, let Eric know and we'll also install on the Linux machines.
	*<s> Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. </s> Andrew		*<s> Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. </s> Andrew
	* Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model.		* Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model.
	** Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i> </s>		** <s>Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i> </s>
	** <s> Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper] </s> Andrew		** <s> Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper] </s> Andrew
	** Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here].		** Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here].

Akoonth1: /* Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) */

2010-06-01T19:42:28Z

Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!)

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	== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==		== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==
	<s>* <s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28		*<s><s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28
	* Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i> error in load file		* Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i> error in load file
	** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].		** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].

Akoonth1: /* Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) */

2010-06-01T19:41:58Z

Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!)

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	== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==		== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==
	* <s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28		<s>* <s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28
	* Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i> error in load file		* Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i> error in load file
	** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].		** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].
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	*<s> Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. </s> Andrew		*<s> Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. </s> Andrew
	* Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model.		* Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model.
	** Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i>		** Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i> </s>
	** <s> Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper] </s> Andrew		** <s> Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper] </s> Andrew
	** Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here].		** Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here].

Jdahlqu1: /* Improving telescope operations */

2010-06-01T19:34:38Z

Improving telescope operations

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	** Change MaximDL settings to link to FocusMax hub, which then links to the focuser/TCC. Save this configuration (under Apogee/Photometry).		** Change MaximDL settings to link to FocusMax hub, which then links to the focuser/TCC. Save this configuration (under Apogee/Photometry).
	* Continue to work on [[Autoguiding]] improvements - especially the optimal Dec backlash setting.		* Continue to work on [[Autoguiding]] improvements - especially the optimal Dec backlash setting.
	* Investigate and document whether or not slow warm-up of the CCD is necessary. <i>--Jean</i>		* <s> Investigate and document whether or not slow warm-up of the CCD is necessary.</s> <i>--Jean</i>
	* Create and save some Auto sequences in MaximDL to facilitate running a series of bias and dark frames before or after a run.		* Create and save some Auto sequences in MaximDL to facilitate running a series of bias and dark frames before or after a run.
	* Reinforce flat-field screen and hang in dome.		* Reinforce flat-field screen and hang in dome.
	* Document procedure for dome flats.		* Document procedure for dome flats.
	* Install and test out [http://winfij.homeip.net/maximdl/index.html plug-in for automating sky flats].		* Install and test out [http://winfij.homeip.net/maximdl/index.html plug-in for automating sky flats].


	== Documenting telescope operations ==		== Documenting telescope operations ==

Akoonth1: /* Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) */

2010-05-31T18:13:22Z

Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!)

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	== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==		== Telescope software tasks (good for cloudy weather!) ==
	* <s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28		* <s> Install [http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Dimension 4 software] to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. </s> See [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1005.4415E Eastman et al. 2010] for more details on precise timekeeping. ~Andrew 05-28
	* Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i>		* Install [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html JSkyCalc] on control room computer. ([http://www.astrobetter.com/jskycalc/ More info] on using it at [http://www.astrobetter.com AstroBetter].) <i>--Andrew</i> error in load file
	** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].		** Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~physics/faculty/skycalc/flyer.html here].
	** After that file is created, let Eric know and we'll also install on the Linux machines.		** After that file is created, let Eric know and we'll also install on the Linux machines.
	* Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. ~~----~~> ~~Permission error~~		*<s> Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. </s> Andrew
	* Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model.		* Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model.
	** Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i>		** Download and install the full version of [http://pinpoint.dc3.com/ PinPoint]. <i>Eric will do - this should be registered to the department.</i>
	** Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper]		** <s> Download and install [http://www.aagware.eu/software.htm AAG TPointMapper] </s> Andrew
	** Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here].		** Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described [http://support.dc3.com/wsx/$webstar.exe/prob?129 here].