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GBT Observer Alert
Balance failing for PF800
The Green Bank Observatory is aware that the AstrID Balance() command is failing for observations using the Prime Focus 800 MHz receiver.
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GBT Observer Alert
PF800 noise diodes
The noise diodes for PF800 are known to be incorrect.
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GBT Observer Alert
Change in balance command
We have released a change in the behavior of the Balance() command on the GBT.
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This page provides you with resources that will help you prepare, execute, and wrap-up observations for your GBT project. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Observing Machines
The following two computing machine are currently reserved and available for observations!
The following two computing machines are reserved for observations!
Prepare for your observations
GBT documentation hub (GBTdocs)
We have migrated all GBT documentation into this sphinx-based system hosted on readthedocs. GBTdocs follows the diátaxis approach.
Dynamic Scheduling System (DSS)
This web service allows you to manage your accepted GBT projects. Most importantly you will use this service to enable your projects and provide black-out dates.
(DSS log-in required)
Useful Resources
Remote observing instructions
Quick access to remote observing instructions on GBTdocs. Here you learn how to us FastX or setup a VNC connection.
Weather Forecasts
Here you find detailed forecasts of atmospheric opacity, wind speed, and system temperature. This information is used by the DSS to schedule the GBT.
This page is particularly useful for high-frequency observers.
Green Bank Weather
This page provides information on the current weather conditions at Green Bank Observatory measured by our weather station #1.
Informative links
Current GBT schedule
This page provides information on the current GBT schedule.
Receiver schedule
This page offers an overview of the availability of GBT receivers.”
Special Observing Modes
After your observations
Observer Comments
Please take a few moments send us observing comments using this form. This will help us to improve your user experience and the quality of GBT data.
(DSS log-in required)
