Tuesday, April 11, 2017
completed test 1
Test 1 complete. It looks like the CGEM performed correctly. The mount (in RA) moved through 80 degrees.
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- coming and going (Bradford)
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- topped up all batteries
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- watched RAN on eclipses
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- imaged NGC 3628 (Halifax)
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