The telescope is parked facing East, the dome to the West. There shouldn't be any need for manual interaction with the telescope during the night, but you should ensure that the observing floor is clear of ladders and other obstacles before moving the telescope, and that the mirror covers are closed before opening the dome.
=== Filters ===
At present, SHOC has one 8-position filter wheel, containing UBVRI, a clear filter to match the focus of the Bessell filters, and two empty slots. The SHOC software identifies the filter in each position. There is also a 6-position neutral density wheel that can be used with or without the Bessell filters in the beam. '''Filters must not be removed from the filter wheels.'''
== Commissioning Aids ==