MMTO mount control protocol.
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new_fdc

Name

new_fdc -- set starting coords for pointing run

Synopsis

new_fdc (informative, imperative, reserved)

Typical Use

new_fdc
45.0
120.0

Explanatory comments

Establish the starting coordinates for a subsequent pointing data raster scan, and go to the first star. Values given are elevation followed by azimuth in fractional degrees.

This does cause telescope motion to a new star!

returns OK

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