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Originally Posted by AstroJunk
I have to say that having a fully automated observatory is quite a luxury. When I manage to get a cable for the Meade, I'm going to make a video of the two slewing in harmony.
I've even had a 20m x 8m astro pad cut.
My logic was that it is easier to build the observatory at the same time as the new house as I can get the power/network etc installed. I am also linking the observatory to the home entertainment package so that the video cameras can be monitored from any TV in the house! Don't you just love technology  |
True technology would be to have everything communicate wirelessly!
No more tripping over cables... I guess things are slowly getting to that stage though.
Oh! Another thought - buy a new 3D TV and use both scopes so you watch everything from your arm chair in 3D! Unfortunately you still have to wear the stupid looking glasses (ironically they're not much of an advancement in technology!). Imagine looking at Saturn in true 3D through your scopes from your lounge!