[Peyton-observing] [Outreach] Opening of the telescope tomorrow night

[Renee Hlozek]

hi Jim

Ok great, thanks. I think if there is any worry about snow we should err on
the safe side!
I'll have a look, but I think there is also plenty to see/do regardless.

cheers
Renee


On 11 February 2014 14:52, Jegunn <jeg at astro.princeton.edu> wrote:

>
> One other (unlikely) think to watch out for is that you must not
> open the dome if there is snow or ice on the SHUTTER. This is what
> typically keeps big telescopes from operating when there is snow
> on the ground. It has been cold enough that there is still some
> blowing snow, and opening will cause snow to fall on the floor and
> telescope. If there is ice on the dome, you will probably break the
> dome-opening mechanism trying to open it, so don't.
>
>
> --jim
>
> On Tue, 11 Feb 2014, Gaspar Bakos wrote:
>
>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Renee Hlozek <
>> rhlozek at astro.princeton.edu>
>> wrote:
>>       hi Jim
>> The plan was not to go onto the roof - the AAAP will set up scopes on
>> the tarmac in front of Peyton.
>>
>>
>> That will simplify things. Other than all the bright street lights of
>> course.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>> Gaspar
>>
>>
>>
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