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The Robotically-Controlled Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory

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Robotically Controlled Telescope

A Quick Primer on Scheduling Observations

Click the button below to enter requests to the RCT queue (login required)

The RCT exposure time calculator (for standard filters)

A Quick Restart guide after a powerout can be found here

Instructions for other modes of observations:

  • Manual Instructions
  • Scripted Operation
  • Scheduling Requests Through RCTML

Documentation:

  • The New RCT Manual
  • Older Documentation

Other Information:

  • Weather
  • Filter list

 

Maintenance

  • (Docs) http://rct.wku.edu/kittpeak/
  • Manual (password protected)
  • RCT Internal Web cameras
  • Scripted (password protected)

Observing Tools

  • Data Archive
  • Observing Scheduler
  • RCT Primer

Weather Information

  • KPNO All-Sky Cam
  • RCT Weather graphs
  • Satellite for Tucson, AZ
  • Tuscon Point Forecast
  • WIYN Night Logs

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