This page gives a general overview for visitors and staff
(These pages are still under active development. Please send in any comments or suggestions.)
Proposing to Observe
Observing Run Preparation
What to do before showing up for your run
Calendars:
Ephemeris Data Submission/Generation
Automated Function and Pattern Data Submission
Object Data and Finder Chart Generators
During Your Run
After Your Run
Evaluation/Feedback forms
Data Retrieval
The Telescope and Instruments
For an overview of the telescope and site, see
- Levine et al. 2012.SPIE.8444.44L
- DeGroff et al. 2014, SPIE 9145-82
- For information on the site testing data see Bida et al. 2004, SPIE, 5489, 196
For an overview of the first generation Instruments, see
For specific instrument information, see
- Large Monolithic Imager (LMI) and the LMI User Manual
- DeVeny
- NIHTS
- DSSI: the instrument page at Gemini-N is mostly applicable and very informative
Site Information
Where to stay when observing at DCT
General Information
Schedules for other Lowell telescopes
DCT Technical Publications & References