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The observatory has been operational now for a little while. Been accumulating data sets.
The seeing here on the South Coast of NSW can be exceptional sometimes.
The restricted view means I can get about 3 - 3.5 hours of data per night when clear.
Access to my desk is a bit tight sometimes with the counterweights of the mount otherwise it's all working well.
The Bunnings sliding gate rail and wheels are particularly good and I can comfortably close the roof halves by hand late at night without disturbing anyone. The central latches work well too in heavy winds.
The skies here are darker than I thought. Not far off my dark site's darkness (but not field of view) and darker than at Kurrajong so overall better off. Not sure about the predominance of cloud though. So far it's been very cloudy but have had 5 nights of clear skies in the last 2 weeks.
A few minor finishing off touches and I would consider the observatory complete and a succcess.
Greg.
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