(Formerly the Discovery Channel Telescope)
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Continuing in 2024A, limited in-person observing will be supported at LDT. For those observing remotely, see LDT Remote Observing Notes. |
Partner Institutions:
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COVID-19 Note:For the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, all observing at the LDT will be done remotely |
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Facility Information:
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The DeVeny Spectrograph Reference and Operations Guide has been updated for the new release of the slitviewing camera GUI application. Version v1.5 (10 July 2018) of the manual is now available on the LDT Observer Information confluence page.
Planning Your Observing Run:
Important Notes for all LDT Users and Visitors
Preparing for Your Observing Run
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About the LDT
LDT Instrumentation Quick Links:
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Operational - Facility InstrumentWeb Page: Manual: DeVeny_Manual_v1.5_10July18.pdf Additional Information: DeVeny_Ops_Appendix.tar |
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Operational - PI instrumentWeb Page: the instrument page at Gemini-N is mostly applicable and very informative Manual: Additional Information: DSSI/QWSSI is available part time at LDT. For information, contact E. Horch or G. van Belle. |
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Operational - PI InstrumentSummaryWeb Page: EXPRES web page Manual: Additional Information:
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Operational - Facility InstrumentWeb Page: Manual: LMI User Manual Additional Information: LMI Exposure time calculator, LMI Filter Information, LMI shutter delay |
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Operational - Facility InstrumentWeb Page: Manual: NIHTS User Manual (v. 1.4 - 20190130) Additional Information: Overview of NIHTS (2018 Proc. SPIE 10702, 107023E) |
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Coming SoonWeb Page: Manual: Additional Information: |
Astronomer’s Guide to LDT Startup Procedures / What the TO does at night
LDT All-Sky Cameras and Weather Information
Closure Criteria
Target of Opportunity Policy and Procedures