To see my system:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ht=Observatory
post 53.
My solar panel trickle charges the battery continuously. After each session I plug my AC battery charger in and run it till the lights say its fully charged then disconnect it. Most times it only takes a few minutes to top up (but it will take longer if you start running a lappy on it!).
Al.