Checklist:
- Important Notes for LDT Users and Visitors =E2=80=93 Please read. All visitors are expected to be awar=
e of these requirements.
- Instrument Manua=
l(s) =E2=80=93 These give the latest instrument news and details of using the instruments.=
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- Calendars:
- =
LDT Science Observing Schedule =E2=80=93 The only officia=
l listing of science programs and Telescope Operators. Lists observin=
g programs, moon fraction, requested instrument setup, etc. Make=
sure that the filters and/or gratings you want to use are what are listed =
here. If not, get in touch with =
LDT staff at least a week before=
your observing night.
- LDT Monthly Observer=
/Operator Calendar =E2=80=93 Google Calendar repeater of =
the LDT Science Observing Schedule.
- Sun/Moon Rise/Set Calendars:=
2019<=
/a>, 2=
020, 2021, 2022, 2023 =E2=80=93 Fro=
m L. Wasserman to guide observing preparation.
- First-Time User Support =E2=
=80=93 If you are a first time observer to LDT, or you are using a new=
instrument, contact LDT staff.
- Lodging Reservations =E2=80=
=93 Make a reservation if you plan to use Lowell housing for in-person obse=
rving runs. Space is limited.
- Remote Observing =E2=80=93 Review the=
connection information for remote observations
- Contact your first night TO(s) =E2=80=93 E=
mail your operator(s) (ldtoperator at lowell dot edu) 3-4 =
days before your observing night. Include:=20
- Who will be observing
- When and how they plan to arrive=
(physically or virtually);
- Confirmation of (or updates to) =
the instrument setup requirements (this includes order-blocking filte=
rs for DeVeny);
- Whether you need time for twilig=
ht calibrations;
- What other observing plans the T=
O needs to be aware of;
- Any unusual observing setup need=
s.
- Target Lists / Pattern Data / Ephemerides =E2=80=93 Prepare your target lists, pattern data files, and ephemer=
ides before your observing night.
For ToO Interrupts:
- Contact the night and science support staff =E2=80=93 Email (ldtoperator at lowell dot edu) as=
soon as you decide to trigger a ToO Please Include:=20
- Who will be observing;
- How much time will be needed for the interrupt (this includes time for =
calibrations);
- Preferred start and end times;
- Description of the instrument setup (this includes order-bl=
ocking filters for DeVeny);
- Whether you need time for twilight calibrations;
- What other observing plans the TO needs to be aware of; =
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- Any unusual observing setup needs, within the limits permitted by=
ToO policy.
LDT staff will endeavor to connect =
your interrupt alert to the observer leading the program that will be inter=
rupted. Reminder that only 1 ToO is accepted per night, first ToO tri=
ggered gets the slot, and if you decide not to proceed with the ToO you mus=
t explicitly contact LDT staff to cancel.