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import sys
print "Turning on observatory equipment..."
sys.stdout.flush()
time.sleep(5)
print "Checking safety switches..."
sys.stdout.flush()
time.sleep(5)
print "All systems are GO"
sys.stdout.flush()
exit(0)
The startup and shutdown scripts must be executable in order for Ekos to invoke
them (e.g. use chmod +x startup_script.py to mark the script as
executable). Ekos Scheduler enables truly simple robotic operation without the
need of any human intervention in any step of the process. Without human
presence, it becomes increasingly critical to gracefully recover from failures in
any stage of the observation run. Using Plasma notifications, the user can
configure audible alarms and email notifications for the various events in the
scheduler.
Mosaic Wizard
Hubble-like super wide field images of galaxies and nebulae are truly awe-
inspiring, and while it takes great skills to obtain such images and process them;
many notable names in the field of astrophotography employ gear that is
not vastly different from yours or mine. I emphasize vastly because some do
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