Possible Improvements to All Telescopes

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This page gives details about possible improvements that might be made
to SMARTS and the suite of SMARTS telescopes.
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SMARTS GENERAL
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1. pictures of Juan, Alberto M., and Alberto P. on website
   www.ctio.noao.edu/pers/staff.html
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ALL TELESCOPES
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1. paint domes and buildings --- SCHEDULED POST-WINTER

2. fix tiles surrounding buildings --- SCHEDULED POST-WINTER

3. new chairs

4. CD/DVD writers for data --- WORRY: interface to current computers?

5. humidifiers

6. small refrigerators for night lunches

7. flat panel displays --- how many needed?

8. telescope acquisition systems

9. new "Calibration Frames in Process" signs to hang on doors
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0.9m TELESCOPE
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1. add tip-tilt

2. open telescope tube (very scary)

3. add clear glass to I filter to make VRI parfocal (a bit scary)

4. cut openings in dome for (like 4.0m) for ventilation

5. new printer/copier (copier in ROB is poor)
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1.0m TELESCOPE
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X.
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1.3m TELESCOPE
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X.
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1.5m TELESCOPE
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1. data storage space

2. flatscreen monitors

3. new flooring --- SCHEDULED
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RECENTLY ACQUIRED
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2007   new data-writing/web-cruising computers at the 0.9m and 1.0m
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