Changes between Version 76 and Version 77 of PublicPages/MayallZbandLegacy/NotesforObservers

Timestamp:

Feb 8, 2016 10:24:23 AM (8 years ago)

Author:

Dustin Lang

Comment:

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PublicPages/MayallZbandLegacy/NotesforObservers

@@ -27 +27 @@
 1. Do not leave the control room at night without telling the OA
 2. Do not go into the dome without the OA's permission
-3. Do not go exploting by yourself
+3. Do not go exploring by yourself
 4. Carry a flashlight and radio at night
 
@@ -246 +246 @@
 {{{
    cd ~/obsbot
-   python mosbot.py pass1.json pass2.json pass3.json --script /mosaic3/exec/mosbot/tonight.sh
-}}}
+   python mosbot.py pass1.json pass2.json pass3.json
+}}}
+This will start the `mosbot` script, which will watch the $MOS3_DATA directory for new images, analyze them, and update FUTURE exposure scripts,
+choosing the pass number and setting the exposure time.
+
+See [wiki:MayallZbandLegacy/NotesforObservers/MosBot]
 
 6. From the observer@mayall-3 xterm window, start taking exposures using the top-level observing script (tonight.sh):
@@ -273 +277 @@
 - Run a focus sequence (DESCRIBE THIS)
   - [wiki:MayallZbandLegacy/NotesforObservers/FocusInfo Example of a focus sequence]
-- Re-start the observing as described above
+- Re-start the observing as described above.  *IMPORTANT* make sure to re-run `mosbot.py` so that you don’t repeat exposures from the beginning of the night!
 
 Keep an eye on the CCD and dewar temps (should be around 173C and 90C respectively)