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Kyoto Seimei - User Manual

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Seimei Telescope
User’s Manual
Umut BURGAZ
burgaz.umut@gmail.com
Kyoto University
10/2019
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Summary

Telescope Setup and Initialisation

Mechanism and Position Checks

Verify telescope mechanism shapes and positions using visual cues and stickers.

Zero Point and Home Position Verification

Confirm distances between seals and arrow alignment for home position.

Control Panel Power-Up Sequence

Step-by-step power-on procedure for control panels.

Computer Operations and Remote Control

Executing commands on computers and using the remote controller.

Software Launch and Configuration

Initiating software and configuring observation parameters via prompts.

Automated Zero Point Search

Performing the automated Zero Point search under Dome control.

Feedback Control and KOOLS Software

Activating feedback control and launching the KOOLS observation software.

Calibration Image Acquisition

Motor Initialisation and First Exposure

Initializing motors and starting the first exposure sequence.

Filter and Grism Selection

Choosing the VPH-blue filter for calibration and setting exposure parameters.

Instrument and Lamp Configuration

Selecting instruments and controlling calibration lamps (Flat, Ne, Hg).

Exposure Time Settings and Sequence Execution

Setting exposure times (15-20s, 1s, 5s) and running exposure sequences.

FITS File Analysis with DS9

Opening and inspecting calibration .fits files using the DS9 software.

Oversaturation Check and Exposure Adjustments

Checking images for oversaturation and adjusting exposure or lamp settings.

BIAS Imaging and Telescope Homing

Taking BIAS images and returning the telescope to its home position.

Dome, Shutter, and Camera Setup

Opening the dome, shutter, and connecting the ZWO camera.

M1 Alignment and Object Tracking

Performing M1 alignment and tracking celestial objects.

Catalog Navigation and Observation Setup

Using the catalog to select targets and preparing for observations.

System Shutdown and Final Procedures

System Termination Sequence

Executing the shutdown sequence for the telescope system.

Screen Shutdown and Panel Power Off

Closing software screens and powering off control panels.

Final Curtain Control and Notes

Closing curtains and reviewing important observation notes.

Kyoto Seimei Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKyoto
ModelSeimei
CategoryTelescope
LanguageEnglish