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Observing

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Observing

Owned by Josh Walawender
Last updated: May 24, 2024
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KPF Instrument Info For Observers

 

 

Procedures

  • Afternoon Setup

  • Preparing OBs

  • Observing Procedures

  • Telescope Focus with KPF

Guider Info

  • MAGIQ Software

  • KPF’s Guider Camera

Calibrations

  • Calibrating KPF

Tools

  • Exposure Time Calculator

  • Target Visibility and Finder Charts

  • Ephemerides Sunset, sunries, moon, etc.

  • Log Sheets: KEOLA (electronic log, internal only)

Policies

  • Laser

  • Split Nights

  • Mainland Observing

  • Available Policies