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| | 11 | |
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| | 14 | = VERY VERY IMPORTANT = |
| | 15 | |
| | 16 | == DO NOT OVEREXPOSE MOSAIC CCDs to LIGHT! == |
| | 17 | |
| | 18 | Prolonged exposure can damage the devices. The following rules are in effect: |
| | 19 | |
| | 20 | 1. Operation on sky is restricted to between 12 deg twilights. |
| | 21 | 2. Operation is restricted to when OAs or other NOAO technical/scientific staff are present |
| | 22 | 3. The cameras and MOSAIC software should be shut down when observing / NOAO personnel are not present |
| | 23 | 4. Sky values should be kept < 40,000 adu (<30,000 adu is preferable). |
| | 24 | |
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