Latitude: 41 5' 49'' N
Longitude: 105 58' 33'' W
Altitude/elevation: 2943 [m] = 9655 [ft]
Cartoon Map
Official Map of Jelm (Latitude: 41.0972, Longitude: -105.976)
Topo Map of Jelm Mt

1. Check Jim's lab for an empty dewar
2. Email/Call previous night observer

*Figure out Vehicle drop-off time and location
*Check LN2 level- Is the dewar full enough to last the run?
*Reminder to bring down empty dewars
*Is the telescope collimated? (If he/she used WiroPrime)
*Any new problems or issues to look out for?

3. Check if Stockroom will be open the next day (if not get LN2)
4. Check Weather [RAP] [NOAA] [Sky Clock]

*Keys are located in the WIRO mailbox in the Physics Dept. Each set of vehicle keys has a key to the observatory (#981), a small circular brass label with the UW license plate number on it (IE the Tahoe's keys says: 242), the stock room elevator's key (#5612), and the vehicles gas key button. Also grab a Walkie Talkie (also in the mailbox or in Nicole's room)
*Vehicles are usually park in the UW parking lot located near 14^th and E Bradley Street.
*Gas should never be under ¼ of a tank. Go to UW gas station (also located on 14^th street close to corner of E Lewis Street) and record mileage. Insert Key Card into gas station monitor; type in vehicle's mileage; type in your password; select pump; and fill up vehicle). If nearly out of gas while driving vehicle, go to closest gas station and fill up, saving the bill and recording the mileage.
*Check vehicle for safety. Make sure you are familiar with the 4-wheel drive, especially in the winter, as well as headlights, blinkers, tire pressure (if they look flat or not), and seat adjustments.

*Get IDR from Nicole or Lynn in the office as well as elevator key and mail cart.
*Take a 35-liter dewar, usually located in Jim's Lab or on Jelm (be sure to call ahead of time to figure out if the last observer needs to take an empty dewar down when they return)
*Open until 4:00 pm on UW workdays, Chemical Stockroom is located in the basement of the Physical Science building (Right out of the Service elevator). Hand the clerk the IDR, tell him the size of the dewar, and sign your name on the dotted line when you receive the full dewar. This takes about 15 to 30 minutes depending on the pressure in the tank and how busy it is that day.
*Load LN2 dewar securely into the vehicle. (If dewar spills while driving, roll down al windows until you can safely stop and secure dewar).

Things To Bring

Vital WySCH Documents:
*Observational Log Book and Pen
*Brown WySCH Binder (complete with finder charts, trouble shooting, and procedures)
*Calculator, Ruler, Highlighter, and Research
*Back-Up media (currently cds)
*Coordinates (if different from: WySCH Pointing [http://faraday.uwyo.edu/~becky/Finder_chart_links.html])

Vital Observer Items:

*Food
*Keys and LN2
*Flashlight
*Radio/ Walkie Talkie
*Warm Jacket (especially in the winter)
*Hiking/Snow Boots (especially in the winter)
*Gloves or mitten (At least 2 pairs in the winter)
*Hat (warm hat in winter, sun hat in summer)
*Warm winter Socks and scarf
*Many layers of clothing!!! (Vital in winter especially)
*Sean Benjamin along with his litter box, bunny food, and water dish
*Laptop and hard drive

Non-essential Items:

*Watch
*Music
*Movies (DVD or VHS)
*Speakers
*Camera/binoculars
*Contact lens case/Solution/Glasses
*Sleeping Bag
*Books