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.

1. DC - Ensure all activities have been recorded in blog
2. CC - Slew Telescope to Zenith by ““
3. CC - Close Mirror Doors
   1. Navigate to DFMTCS → Telescope → Misc… → Close Mirror Doors (under Switches/Mirror Door tab)
   2. The MDC Mirror Door switch should always remain in “OPEN” position (this allows DFMTCS control)
4. CC - Close Dome Shutters by ”“
   1. Verify with BlueIris
   2. Verify again in dome
5. In Dome - Turn thermostat to highest temperature setting.
6. MDC - Disable “MTR DRIVER CHASSIS”, “DRIVES”, “TRACKING”, “AUTO DOME”, and press “HALT MOTORS” button (big red, top-right)
7. CC - Terminate TheSky6 link with telescope by ”” and close
8. CC - Unslave dome to scope, disconnect, close ASCOM Dome Control
9. CC - Close DFMTCS
10. DC - Ensure all activities have been recorded in blog – again
    1. Publish
11. DC & CC - Logout
12. Close/lock all doors