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* 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].) | * 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].) | ||
** 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. | ||
* Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. | * Install latest version of FocusMax software (3.4.40) - it's on the Y: drive mapped to the PC. | ||
* Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model. | * Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model. | ||
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| − | == Possible future | + | == Photometric light curve improvements == |
| + | * Write scripts to streamline data reduction (bias, flat, etc.) | ||
| + | * Write or find scripts to streamline photometry and creating light curves. | ||
| + | * Investigate optimal use of multiple comparison stars, e.g. approaches of [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2009MNRAS.396.1023S Southworth et al. 2009] or [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2005AN....326..134B Broeg et al. 2005]. | ||
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| + | == Possible future improvements == | ||
* Possible automation of dome opening/closing? | * Possible automation of dome opening/closing? | ||
| + | * Install weather station / cloud sensor? | ||
| + | * Observatory automation with ACP, CCD AutoPilot, or CCD Commander? | ||
* Install eShel spectrograph. | * Install eShel spectrograph. | ||
Revision as of 23:37, 27 May 2010
Contents
Introduction
When you complete a task, do not delete it! Mark it with strike-through (see example below) and add your name and date after it.
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Make a to-do list on the wiki.Completed 2010-05-27, Eric.
Telescope software tasks
- Install Dimension 4 software to improve clock accuracy on observatory PC. See Eastman et al. 2010 for more details on precise timekeeping.
- Install JSkyCalc on control room computer. (More info on using it at AstroBetter.)
- Edit local file to add our observatory coordinates as described here.
- 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.
- Preparations for mapping run to improve the telescope pointing model.
- Download and install the full version of PinPoint. Eric - this should be registered in my name.
- Download and install AAG TPointMapper
- Download and install USNO A2.0 catalog for use by PinPoint as described here.
Improving telescope operations
- Do a substantial (> 100 point) point run using AAG TPointMapper.
- Use FocusMax software to automate focusing of the imaging camera.
- Read background info on its operation.
- Set up FocusMax to link to TCC focuser.
- Do calibration runs to set up V curves for our system.
- 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.
Documenting telescope operations
- Create a page on Autoguiding to document what we learn about best settings for autoguiding.
- Download availables manuals for the eShel spectrograph and put on our Documentation page.
- Put MaximDL documentation (or links to it) on Documentation page.
Photometric light curve improvements
- Write scripts to streamline data reduction (bias, flat, etc.)
- Write or find scripts to streamline photometry and creating light curves.
- Investigate optimal use of multiple comparison stars, e.g. approaches of Southworth et al. 2009 or Broeg et al. 2005.
Possible future improvements
- Possible automation of dome opening/closing?
- Install weather station / cloud sensor?
- Observatory automation with ACP, CCD AutoPilot, or CCD Commander?
- Install eShel spectrograph.
