http://cso.caltech.edu/wiki/ 2026-08-19T20:24:19+00:00 http://cso.caltech.edu/wiki/ http://cso.caltech.edu/wiki/lib/tpl/cso/images/favicon.ico text/html 2014-10-07T06:04:26+00:00 http://cso.caltech.edu/wiki/cso/instruments/zspec/observing?rev=1412661866&do=diff Observing Overview Here are basic guidelines for observing each night and/or observing run, like what kind of observations to do and when: The first step is to focus the telescope. Pick a bright target (preferably Mars or another planet), do a five-point observation and center up on the source, then run a focus macro. This steps the secondary through different settings so that we can pick the best focus offset. See CheckingtheSecondaryFocus for more details on focusing the telescope. This shou… text/html 2014-10-07T02:40:14+00:00 http://cso.caltech.edu/wiki/cso/instruments/zspec/setup?rev=1412649614&do=diff Startup This is a brief synopsis of the setup for Z-spec at the CSO. It continues from the general Introduction to Observing. In case of difficulties, consult the staff. Fridge temperature Check the cryostat temperatures. Observing log * The observing log is a Google document. text/html 2014-10-07T02:45:43+00:00 http://cso.caltech.edu/wiki/cso/instruments/zspec/shutdown?rev=1412649943&do=diff Shutdown Hand Off to Another Observer If you are remote observing and someone else is taking over: * Contact the next observers to verify they are ready to observe. * Save the observing log. * Verify the new observers have control of the telescope and the transition went smoothly. text/html 2014-10-07T05:37:45+00:00 http://cso.caltech.edu/wiki/cso/instruments/zspec/zspec?rev=1412660265&do=diff Z-Spec * Z-spec instrument page Instructions * strategy * Startup * Observing * Shutdown * macros * data QA