10. Open '''mirror covers''':
* ''TCS'': Press DOME for drop down menu and select "Mirror open"
* ''Manual'' On the dome control panel, press "local" to get control. Use the ladder to press the "shutters openOPEN" on the north side of the telescope.
11. Lower '''windblind'''
* ''Manual'' On the dome control panel, press "local" to get control and then press "WINDBLIND LOWER"
10. Switch on '''slow motion drive/tracking'''. ("SMD" switch on control panel/TCS "Tracking" button). 10. Switch '''dome rotation''' to Auto (blue console N. pier) 1112. Initialise '''XY-slides''' (TCS).
== Shutdown checklist==