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If nothing else, the first five steps are most important.


  1. CC - Slew Telescope to Zenith by ""
  2. CC - Close Mirror Doors
    1. Navigate to DFMTCS → Telescope → Misc... → Close Mirror Doors (under Switches/Mirror Door tab)
    2. The MDC Mirror Door switch should always remain in "OPEN" position (this allows DFMTCS control)
  3. CC - Close Dome Shutters by ""
    1. Verify with BlueIris
    2. Verify again in dome
  4. In Dome - Turn thermostat to highest temperature setting.
  5. MDC - Disable "MTR DRIVER CHASSIS", "DRIVES", "TRACKING", "AUTO DOME", and press "HALT MOTORS" button (big red, top-right)
  6. CC - Terminate TheSky6 link with telescope by "" and close
  7. CC - Unslave dome to scope, disconnect, close ASCOM Dome Control
  8. CC - Close DFMTCS
  9. DC - Navigate to "Outlet Control" in browser bookmarks bar
    1. The credentials should auto-fill
    2. "Switch Off" outlets 1-4
  10. DC & CC - Logout
  11. Close/lock all doors
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