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Old 29-12-2008, 04:18 PM
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Just wondering with an Observatory, is there any type of protection in the way of shielding etc that we can employ against lightning strikes to protect your scope. I'm thinking of things like rubber matting on the floor or under the plate on the pier etc.

I was reading a meteorological report on my area produced by the BoM and it suggests that we are rated as higher than normal when it comes to lightning strikes

I intend to run my Obs on solar power so I'll be protected against electrical surges.

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