Mount and Laptop Startup
Turn on mount
•
Use the switch on the back-left side of
the mount
•
Listen for series of beeps and indicator
lights on the back of the mount
■
Beep for DEC and beep for RA
■
excessive, repeated beeping
indicates error
Turn on laptop
1.
Power up the laptop
2.
Login credentials on the left
3.
Zoom information on the right
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Set Date and Time
Check accuracy of date and time
●
Located in the bottom right hand corner
●
If off by more than a minute, then see
professor/TA
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WARNING!
•
The date and time must
be correct to calibrate
the telescope
