Index
slew [az=?, el=?, dk=?]
Slew the telescope to a new pointing, then apply the brakes.
- Mandatory arguments:
- (None)
- Optional Arguments:
-
Azimuth az
- The target azimuth of the telescope.
Elevation el
- The target elevation of the telescope.
DeckAngle dk
- The target deck-rotator angle.
- Example:
- The following example parks the telescope by pointing it
at the zenith. The azimuth and elevation of the telescope
are left at their previous locations.
slew el=90
- Example:
- The following example slews all three axes.
slew az=180, el=44, dk=-50
- Context:
- Whereas slew operations are normally conducted behind the scenes
by the track command, this command can be used
to orient the telescope for ease of maintenance, or to reduce wind
loading during storms. Note that commonly used positions can also
be recorded in the source catalog and reached via the
track command.
- Limitations:
- The CBI can only reach elevations within the range 40 to 90
degrees. Elevations command outside this range will move the
telescope to the nearest edge of the range.
Martin Shepherd (9-Oct-1997)