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20241107

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Connor, John, Roy, Brayden, Percy

401, 433c, Dome

  • Test Variable Stars Observing Plan
Scope Camera Focus
MainASI 2600MM Pro1976.3
FinderASI 482
Time Observed Source Name Filter Int Time [s] Gain Airmass Mag (filter) RA [h] DEC [deg] Source Type Scope Purpose Notes
YYYYmmddTHHMM Object Filter time gain airmass mag(V) HH DD type Scope Purpose tracking? Others?
  1. Begin startup procedures
  2. Attempted pointing
    1. Pointing was off from the start, attempted astrometry
    2. Pro Tip: Use epoch J2000 for the coordinates given by astrometry
    3. DC being slow and clunky opening finderscope
    4. Restarted Computer to fix
    5. Computer having trouble finding 2600 now
      1. Reseated 2600 - Appeared to work