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Old 21-06-2013, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Gruffalo View Post
I don't comprehend automated astronomy. Takes away the pure pleasure of it for me - getting away from the hum drum of a rushed life, relaxing under the stars, even if it is just monitoring the scope, watching each exposure download onto the screen revealing your target.

Please don't tell me you automate the whole thing then go watch TV, or sleep?
Well, given megadata is arguably the "last mile", youde be hard pressed to get 6hrs a night 5 nights in a row watching downloads and still keep a job

I know what you mean, the hands on thing, but 6 hrs on one object and one filter whilst sleeping with a bolt wood ready to close the roof on rain is hardly full on automation.
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