diff --git a/scripts/takepeds b/scripts/takepeds
index 6622d3cb..b3eff728 100755
--- a/scripts/takepeds
+++ b/scripts/takepeds
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Takes a run with dark images for use in pedestals, and posts to the elog.
 EOF
 }
 
-if [[ ($1 == "--help") || ($1 == "-h")]]; then
+if [[ ($1 == "--help") || ($1 == "-h") ]]; then
         usage
         exit 0
 fi