MDM Trouble Report for 2023 Nov 08

Telescope: 1.3m
Observer(s): Jules Halpern (Columbia)
Instrument: Templeton

Problem(s) Encountered:
Tracking stopped at 1:10am.  I discovered this at 2:50am after
waking from a nap.  Determined that it was due to the declination
motor cutting out.  This has to be reset on site, but I could not
reach the 2.4m observer by email or phone (x8665).  I closed the
dome and mirror cover, which is not making good contact according
to the tcs, undoubtedly because the telescope is parked on the
meridian, at -25 declination.

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Submitted on 2023 Nov 9 [4:28:02]