Latest updates to the WIYN 0.9m Observing Manual

07/17/08 - Updated the lightning shutdown procedures.
06/11/07 - Expanded the Dome Troubleshooting section with the procedure for resetting the dome encoder.
04/12/07 - Updated the Troubleshooting section to note how to recover from unresponsive windows on Emerald.
01/22/07 - Added a note in the Users Manual indicating the policy regarding new users.
01/22/07 - Added notes in the Troubleshooting section on how to deal with a non-responsive filter wheel.
01/15/07 - Added a section for the new guide cameras.
06/30/05 - Updated the lightning shutdown procedures.
03/16/05 - Operation of the exhaust fan at the back of the telescope has changed slightly. The Startup and Shutdown checklists as well as the section on the exhast fan have been modified to reflect this.
03/16/05 - Dome slit opening/closing function has been restored to the control panel on the platform. Edited the Startup and Shutdown checklists to reflect this.
12/29/04 - Edited the tape device names in the section "Taping Your Data".
12/29/04 - The new Linux computer Emerald replaces Driftwood as the Data Handling system for Mosaic. Click here to see what's new.
12/29/04 - Updated the Guiding with Mosaic section to reflect new guider operation.
10/4/04 - Updated the Troubleshooting section to note the recovery procedures when running into a limit.
10/4/04 - Updated the Troubleshooting section to the "Preparing..." bug in ICE.
10/4/04 - Updated the Troubleshooting section to note a focus runaway when changing filters.
9/29/04 - Added an "End of Run" checklist.
7/7/04 - Added a section in troubleshooting tips for dealing with star trails in images.
7/2/04 - Added a section in troubleshooting to note the location of a new script for use with Mosaic that allows one to take a sequence of biases.
7/2/04 - Added a section in troubleshooting tips for Facility Issues to address nitrogen (liquid and dry) issues.
12/3/03 - Updated Mosaic dome flat exposure times.
12/3/03 - Added a section in the appendices on Taking a Seeing Measurement.
12/2/03 - The Mosaic (Linux) guider has been upgraded, with slightly different operation. See the updates here.
10/30/03 - Added a section in the Appendix on Dewar Filling Tips and Tricks.
10/30/03 - Updated the Troubleshooting section to add notes on Dewar Warmups.
10/23/03 - Added a note in the IRAF troubleshooting section on changing between .imh and .fits file formats.
2/06/03 - Added a reference section on taking twilight flats.
2/06/03 - Added a section on operation of the exhaust fan.
1/22/02 - Added a section on switching between guide cameras with S2KB.
12/12/02 - Added a section on changing filter positions with S2KB.
12/12/02 - Added page on using the kpfilt script that converts S2KB filter numbers to corresponding names in the headers.
12/12/02 - Updated Troubleshooting section to add a section on common IRAF problems.
10/28/02 - Updated Troubleshooting section to reflect new CCD shutter reboot procedure.

Last updated July 2, 2008