Using the telescopes
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New telescope users
In order to become a telescope user you must get certified. You do this by:
- Attending and assisting during at least one observing event.
- Completing an online course on telescope handling found in the Lund University Competence Portal.
- Taking charge of an observing event, demonstrating your competence to a trained astronomer.
Resources for certified telescope operators
Certified telescope operators may find the following resources useful. (We can add sub-pages as needed here)
- Booking telescope time
- Telescope manual (Arnes Öga)
- Telescope manual for smaller telescopes
- Observational resources (links)
- Safety guidelines
- Some stuff
- More stuff
Telescope maintainance
Manuals and best practices for advanced users. Always notify the Telescope Master (Santi) if you are about to perform any telescope maintanance.
- Filter cleaning
- Refocusing
- Some stuff
- More stuff
