Possible Improvements to the 1.5m Telescope

first contact is Esteban Parkes
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TO IMPROVE OBSERVING
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   1     upgrade dome vents
   2     shutter maintenance --- iron wire supports
   3     shutter maintenance --- replace rubber seal
   4     upgrade TCS
   5     re-establish tip/tilt guider to get light on fiber
   6     replace ThAr lamp in CHIRON
   7     update Observing Manual and post on web
   8     update SNR information and post on web

  ???    improve focus

2018.06  make RUN CALIB 2 sign
2018.04  buy duplex printer
2017.12  wash mirror for 2017
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TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OR COMFORT
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   1     buy two new large chairs for observers
   2     install better heating system --- fix window/AC unit vent
   3     replace floor in observing room
   4     paint observing room
   5     paint building

2018.04  buy new stereo system
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