24" Telescope Documents:

• Observatory Manual
• CCDObs Manual
• CCDAuto Manual
• Observing Checklists:
  • Imaging Checklist (CCDAuto) - Step-by-step instructions for imaging with the ST-9E CCD using the CCDAuto software on the linux machine (required for remote use)
  • Imaging Checklist (CCDObs + AO) - Step-by-step instructions for imaging with the ST-9E CCD using SBIG's CCDObs software on the laptop 
  • Imaging Checklist (CCDObs) - Step-by-step instructions for imaging with the ST-9E CCD using SBIG's CCDObs software on the laptop when not using the AO unit
  • Spectroscopy Checklist - Step-by-step instructions for obtaining spectra with the SGS + ST-8E CCD
• Common Problems & Solutions

Portable Telescope Documents:

• To Set up the Meade LX200/GPS in Alt/Az Mode
• To Polar Align the Meade LX200/GPS
• CCD Imaging with the Meade LX200/GPS
• To Set up the Celestron 11" in Alt/Az Mode

Instrument Information:

• CCD Characteristics
• CCD Orientations on the sky
• Spectrograph Characteristics
• Magnifications/Fields of View

Miscellaneous:

• Observatory Schedule
• Observing Tools
  • Moon phases, planet positions, sky calendar, airmass tables, etc.
  • Pacific Time to UT Conversion
• NRL Satellite Weather Maps
• On-line Catalog of Messier Objects
• Stetson Photometric Fields
• CADC Digital Sky Survey Interface
• Harris' Globular Cluster Catalog
• WEBDA Open Cluster Catalog
• NASA/GSFC Eclipse Page

Astronomy Outreach:

• Astronomy Outreach Staff Page