====== Shutdown Procedure ====== If nothing else, the first **six** steps are most important. Leave all cameras connected to power and data, unless otherwise directed by Roy or Eileen. ===== Procedure ===== - **DC - Ensure all activities have been recorded in blog** - **CC - Slew Telescope to Zenith by ""** - **CC - Close Mirror Doors** - **Navigate to DFMTCS → Telescope → Misc... → Close Mirror Doors (under Switches/Mirror Door tab)** - **The MDC Mirror Door switch should always remain in "OPEN" position (this allows DFMTCS control)** - **CC - Close Dome Shutters by ""** - **Verify with BlueIris** - **Verify again in dome** - **In Dome - Turn thermostat to highest temperature setting.** - **MDC - Disable "MTR DRIVER CHASSIS", "DRIVES", "TRACKING", "AUTO DOME", and press "HALT MOTORS" button (big red, top-right)** - CC - Terminate TheSky6 link with telescope by "" and close - CC - Unslave dome to scope, disconnect, close ASCOM Dome Control - CC - Close DFMTCS - DC - Ensure all activities have been recorded in blog – again - Publish - DC & CC - Logout - Close/lock all doors