* when tracking targets far into the west, do not rely on telescope and/or software limits to stop the telescope but stop the telescope with time to spare
* keep a constant eye on the weather at all times. Weather "Observing Limits" are on display in the control room. Besides going outside to check conditions, online local weather information can be monitored here:
* If you are not observing (e.g. waiting for target) then make sure the slow motion drive "tracking" is switched off.
* keep a constant eye on the weather at all times. Weather "Observing Limits" are on display in the control room. Besides going outside to check conditions, online local weather information can be monitored here:
http://suthweather.saao.ac.za/