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| − | ==Welcome to the MSU Observatory Wiki== |
+ | ==Welcome to the MSU Observatory Research Program (MORP) Wiki!== |
| − | === Telescope Logistics === |
+ | === Telescope Logistics: === |
[[Observatory Schedule]] --- here's where you can sign up for a night of the week, and figure out who else is signed up for your night. |
[[Observatory Schedule]] --- here's where you can sign up for a night of the week, and figure out who else is signed up for your night. |
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| − | [http://pa.msu.edu/~chomiuk/ |
+ | [http://pa.msu.edu/~chomiuk/Observatory/observatory_rules2017.pdf Observatory Rules (pdf)] |
| + | [[Getting on Payroll]] |
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| − | === Instructions on Telescope Operation === |
+ | === Instructions on Telescope Operation: === |
[http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Opening_Procedures Opening Procedures] |
[http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Opening_Procedures Opening Procedures] |
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[http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Using_the_Guider Using the Guider]---using the auto-guider can help keep your stars in the same place on the CCD and enable long exposures. |
[http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Using_the_Guider Using the Guider]---using the auto-guider can help keep your stars in the same place on the CCD and enable long exposures. |
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| + | [[Using the Spectrograph]]--- using the Lihres III spectrograph to obtain spectra of sources |
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| − | === Instructions on Data Analysis === |
+ | === Instructions on Data Analysis: === |
[[Image Calibration (Bias, Dark, Flat Correction)]] |
[[Image Calibration (Bias, Dark, Flat Correction)]] |
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| + | [[Choosing Comparison Stars]] |
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[[Image Photometry]] |
[[Image Photometry]] |
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| + | [https://msu-observatory.fandom.com/wiki/KELT_Image_Photometry?venotify=created KELT Image Photometry] |
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| + | [[Submitting Your Data|Submitting Your Data to AAVSO/CBA]] |
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| + | [[Submitting Your Data to KELT]] |
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| + | [[Composing an RGB image using AstroImageJ]] |
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=== Observe these Targets! === |
=== Observe these Targets! === |
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=== Document your Observations: === |
=== Document your Observations: === |
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| − | [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12MwU_gCHDyHZhVYErcIXuVXyvDgtX2U7zYYeRiMi1sw/edit#gid= |
+ | [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12MwU_gCHDyHZhVYErcIXuVXyvDgtX2U7zYYeRiMi1sw/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=1692578636 Google Doc Log] -- This public open log page for student observers. |
[http://goo.gl/forms/s6qZ1dXTN7 End-of-Night Form]-- Please fill this out every night you visit the Observatory. |
[http://goo.gl/forms/s6qZ1dXTN7 End-of-Night Form]-- Please fill this out every night you visit the Observatory. |
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=== [http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Questions_and_Concerns?venotify=created Troubleshooting and FAQ:] === |
=== [http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Questions_and_Concerns?venotify=created Troubleshooting and FAQ:] === |
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If you have questions, concerns, or open notes you would like to add, feel free to submit them [http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Questions_and_Concerns?venotify=created here!] |
If you have questions, concerns, or open notes you would like to add, feel free to submit them [http://msu-observatory.wikia.com/wiki/Questions_and_Concerns?venotify=created here!] |
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=== Public Open House information: === |
=== Public Open House information: === |
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[[Open House Primary Procedure|Primary Observer (24") checklist]] -- List of instructions/procedures for manning the dome and operating the main 24" telescope during open houses. |
[[Open House Primary Procedure|Primary Observer (24") checklist]] -- List of instructions/procedures for manning the dome and operating the main 24" telescope during open houses. |
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| + | [[Public Observing Suggested Targets|Open House Suggested Targets]] |
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| − | [[Category:Browse]] |
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| + | [https://msu-observatory.fandom.com/wiki/Using_the_Ground_Telescopes Using the Ground Telescopes] -- (Celestron Nexstar 8 GPS) |
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| + | === Other MORP links: === |
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| + | [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrRbAVHIlYBg3BOMfpMqUjUtF4a3BCjIIhekszNrqvo/edit?usp=sharing Astrobite sign-up][[Category:Browse]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:19, 17 October 2019
Welcome to the MSU Observatory Research Program (MORP) Wiki![]
Telescope Logistics:[]
Observatory Schedule --- here's where you can sign up for a night of the week, and figure out who else is signed up for your night.
Instructions on Telescope Operation:[]
Calibration---Take calibration frames every time you observe.
Using the Guider---using the auto-guider can help keep your stars in the same place on the CCD and enable long exposures.
Using the Spectrograph--- using the Lihres III spectrograph to obtain spectra of sources
Instructions on Data Analysis:[]
Image Calibration (Bias, Dark, Flat Correction)
Submitting Your Data to AAVSO/CBA
Composing an RGB image using AstroImageJ
Observe these Targets![]
Active Targets--- Focus on these!
Center for Backyard Astrophysics---This is the collaboration we participate in. Joe Patterson's emails on target recommendations are cached here.
AAVSO Alerts and Special Notices---Check here for recent celestial events that we might follow up.
Document your Observations:[]
Google Doc Log -- This public open log page for student observers.
End-of-Night Form-- Please fill this out every night you visit the Observatory.
Troubleshooting and FAQ:[]
If you have questions, concerns, or open notes you would like to add, feel free to submit them here!
Public Open House information:[]
Primary Observer (24") checklist -- List of instructions/procedures for manning the dome and operating the main 24" telescope during open houses.
Using the Ground Telescopes -- (Celestron Nexstar 8 GPS)
Volunteer Spreadsheet -- Spreadsheet containing dates of future open houses and space to sign up to volunteer.