NAME
openup - opens the observatory and does a power-on test
SYNOPSIS
openup [logid=] [nocloud]
DESCRIPTION
This shell script prepares the telescope and observatory for taking
observations.
If the observatory is already open it returns immediately without doing
anything.
If it fails for any reason it returns a non-zero exit code.
In particular it:
- checks the cloud sensor
and opens if it is clear enough
- opens the slit
- checks that the dome, and secondary are homed
- opens the mirror
- turns on the preload
Note:It does not turn on the tracking.
OPTION
nocloud-ignores the cloud sensor and opens regardless.
It still obeys all other
weather limits.
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