IT Resources

We are a team of three people managing the computing facilities for the Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics. We also maintain systems for the KISS group and Palomar Observatory. We support all aspects of computing, including desktops, laptops, servers, and printing.

Contact Us:
help [@] astro.caltech.edu

James Lansdown, x6264, Cahill 227
Anu Mahabal, x4006, Cahill 228
Patrick Shopbell, x4097, Cahill 311

New to Caltech Astronomy? Read this page first:

• Primer for New Astro User

And here is how to:

• check and configure your Caltech/Astro e-mail
• obtain a user account on the Astronomy systems
• access a public computer
• set up a personal web site
• use the Astronomy FTP server to share files
• use the Cahill wired and wireless networks
• print documents, including posters
• scan documents
• PC Purchasing Recommendations
• VPN Access

FAQs:

• create a Python virtual environment
• advice on running IDL
• use VNC to remotely access Astro machines

Additional Computing Resources:

• Computer backup services
• Software licenses
• Recommendations for PC purchasing
• Security policies
• Mailman e-mail lists
• IT support for conferences/workshops