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I do it here.... Once I've set my scope up with laptop outside, I walk inside, log in to my laptop via RDP, use the sky to slew to targets, EQMOD to frame the image correctly, get guiding going, perform critical focus and fire off exposures all from the comfort of my media room...
All I need is an electronic, ascom controlled camera rotator and im 100% remote... Appart from the fact that its not in an observatory, and I still have to set it up before hand.. However to do it in a ROR obs would take little extra effort.. could easily have the computer control a motor to roll back the roof, relay switch to power up or power down the mount.... Anything is possible really...
Is it more bother than its worth? Whats convienience worth? What is "too much bother"?
If you've got a good understanding of the internet/networking, a good understanding of your setup and basic electronics, it wouldnt be much bother at all, and would be VERY satisfying...
My end goal at the moment is a fully remote observatory.. Im working my way towards it every day....
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