Category Archives: 2016 June Release

2016B Keychain Reset

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The 2016B Observing Tool (OT) uses a new serialization library which is incompatible with the previous version.  As a result, the keychain will be reset the first time the 2016B OT is opened.  Please reenter your key(s) using the “Manage … Continue reading →

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OT Nonsidereal Target Support

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The 2016B Observing Tool (OT) to be released in June fundamentally changes the way that nonsidereal targets are supported. The current OT handles nonsidereal targets using a mix of JPL minor body orbital elements, MPC minor planet orbital elements, a … Continue reading →

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Background AGS

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The 2016B Observing Tool (OT) to be released in June will be conspicuously missing the button to trigger the Automatic Guide Star (AGS) search.  This is because all guide star queries will be performed in the background when observations are … Continue reading →

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2016B Observing Tool

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The 2016B Observing Tool (OT) to be released in June features a GMOS-North image of three galaxies in the group VV 166. Read the image release for more details.

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