Hale Telescope
Control Pulpit
Operator's Manual

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This is a brief description of the simulated Control Pulpit. It primarily controls the mirrors in the telescope.

Although it's similar to the real thing, some artistic license has been taken.

To start, click on the "Open" button of the set at the lower right corner of the desk's surface. That will open the pulpit's cover so you can see its switches and lights. Click on the "Close" button to close the door. The buttons are blue when off, green when on.

When the door has opened, click on the on/off button at the lower left corner of the pulpit's surface. That will activate the lights and switches. The button is blue when off, green when on.

Switches and lights

The secondary mirrors can be watched more easily if you hide the telescope's secondary cage. The controls for hiding telescope components are on the Demo Desk.

Top row, left to right

Second row, left to right

Bottom row, left to right