0.8m Cautions

Always, ALWAYS watch both ends of the telescope while it is moving . Safety of the telescope and instrument is the responsibility of the observer. Make sure the ladders, etc. are clear of the telescope. (Use common sense, and don't hurry!)

Do not move the telecsope below the horizon limits or the primary may shift in its cell. Be especially careful that you do not go below the horizon when moving away from service position after filling the PFC dewar.

The dome should not be able to move until you have unplugged the cable. But in case of an interlock failure, please be certain that you have unplugged the cable before attempting rotation.

If you leave the building for more than a few minutes, either turn off the telescope tracking or be absolutely certain that the telescope cannot track into something while you are gone.

If you should happen to bump the telescope into something, you must notify David Doss (675), Earl Green (657) or Don Wallace (671).

If in doubt about the weather conditions, please see our weather page at http://weather.as.utexas.edu, the current weather conditions at http://nexus.as.utexas.edu/cgi-bin/obs_sup/latest_5min.cgi, and the weather closure rules.