MDM Trouble Report for 2010 Oct 8

Telescope: 2.4m
Observer(s): D. Milisavljevic (Dartmouth)
Instrument: Mark III + Templeton

Problem(s) Encountered:
I reached the limit of the guider probe adjustment and could not
achieve focus from inside the control room. John talk me through
the first half of the procedure, then Bob helped finish things
off. Difficult part was moving the piston in the MIS box. That
thing wouldn't move! Thankfully, however, after my last strained
push (and after falling off the step ladder) I had pushed it
in enough for reasonable focus. The piston remains at its limit,
which I take to mean that the probe could be pushed in more
if one were to be able to muster the strength. If I'm committed
I may try pushing some more after a deserved sleep, but since
things already worked well tonight I will likely just leave
things alone.

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Submitted on 2010 Oct 9 [6:06:52]