An email alias, trouble , is available from all of the MDM computers which forwards your message both to the mountain staff and to key individuals at the consortium institutions. We request that you report all technical problems promptly by sending e-mail to trouble , even if you have already reported them orally to the mountain staff. This helps keep the staff members abreast of newly arising and continuing problems. In the event of a computer problem, or for additional visibility, please leave a message on the marker board in the control room. Observers are NOT allowed to attempt repairs, swap computer or electronic boards, or make modifications to equipment.
Most observers arrive in Tucson the day before observing starts.
However, you should arrange to arrive and depart from the observatory no more than 12 hours before or after your scheduled observing time. The nearest hotel is The Park, on the corner of Speedway and Campbell. The normal departure times are given below. The vehicle will normally be left with gas in the tank. If it needs filling use your credit card or cash at the Chevron station located at Speedway and Sixth Avenue.