An updated version of the NIHTS User Manual (v1.2 - 20180808) has been released and is available on the DCT confluence pages. |
Tom has released an updated version of the DeVeny slit viewing camera GUI. Changes are documented and appear in the new release of the DeVeny Users Manual (v1.5), available below. |
The USFS has begun closing parts of the National Forest in northern Arizona due to the very high fire danger. So far, DCT is NOT in the closure area, but the telescopes at Anderson Mesa are. Lowell will be working to get USFS permission to access the telescopes during this closure. USFS Coconino National Forest closure orders and information can be found on the Coconino National Forest Web Page. Please keep an eye on this situation. Safety is our number one concern, and the fire danger is very real. |
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 Observing at DCT confluence page. |
DCTUsers Slack Channel for Discussion & Announcements Proposing to Observe Applying for Observing Time - 2018B DCT Call for Proposals DCT Staff
Observing Run Preparation What to do before showing up for your run First time using DCT, or a particular instrument?
Calendars: - DCT monthly observing and TO calendar
- DCT science schedule
- Merged Sun/Moon/rise/set: 2015, 2016, 2017
- Lunar Phase: 2016, 2017, 2018
- Moon rise/set: 2016, 2017, 2018
- Sun rise/set: 2016, 2017, 2018
- Astronomical Twilight: 2016, 2017, 2018
DCT Remote Observing Notes
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During Your Run Closure Conditions DCT Staff Target of Opportunity (ToO) Procedures After Your Run Evaluation/Feedback forms Data Retrieval DCT Acknowledgment Text
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