Servo amplifiers: 'Declination' and 'Hour Angle' buttons
Hydraulic bearing: 'Start' button
IMPORTANT: Ensure weather conditions are within acceptable limits before proceeding.
Unplug the extension cord from the HEPA filter.
Press the green 'Reset' button located on the Telescope Console.
Pin the doors open.
Open louvers via the panel located near the doors on the east wall with ‘LL Open.’
On the console, depress the 'Dome Open' button until the shutter is fully opened.
Note: The console does NOT correctly display the state of the shutter. Rely on visual and audio cues to indicate when the shutter is fully opened.
On the Hand-Paddle, select 'Upper Windscreen' and move it North until it stops.
Open the mirror cover via the console.
Extend the light shield.
Note: For GCMS (VIRUS-P) and VIRUS-W ONLY (Generally any instrument at f/9 will use the light shield / baffle).
In the TCS computer, select Tools → Enable Dome Automation
Slew M5 turret to Slit #2 Silver.
Carefully uncover M5.
If slit cover is present, remove it carefully.
Uncover Guide Reflector and Guide Camera if covered.
Retract the light shield if extended.
Close mirror cover.
Close dome shutter.
In TCS: Next → Stow → Yes → Go Next.
Slew to stow.
Center the upper windscreen over the telescope.
Close doors and louvers.
Turn on Passage Lights.
E-stop the console.
Carefully cover M5.