Observatory security

[bloodhound31]

Perhaps a dummy camera with a "Live Feed" sign under it.

[Ric]

Originally Posted by bloodhound31

Good insurance is really the only viable answer. While there are lots of ideas for "deterrents", most of them require the threat of violence which is generally illegal, plus only serves to up the "challenge" for them.

The beauty of insurance is, technology gets cheaper, so if you insure for agreed value or replacement value, then when your stuff gets stolen or vandalised, you get to claim for all brand-new stuff.

Baz.

I have to agree Baz, the only safeguard is to be fully insured. All the locks in the world only really keep the honest people out.

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by Ric

I have to agree Baz, the only safeguard is to be fully insured. All the locks in the world only really keep the honest people out.

Ditto absolutely,
If you are unlucky to have a break in chances are they will do more damage to the telescope trying to figure out how to get it off the pier/mount. Remembering also that these type of robberies are usually over in minutes so its grab and run stuff that will easily sell at the pawn shop or pub. We had this happen at Sirius a few years ago and they mostly took small easy to carry stuff and it was all over in minutes (video caught it all but not them). Those with domes are asking for trouble in my opinion - hmmmm something valuable in there and roll offs are mostly just what they look like - sheds.
Insurance is the word BUT specify the items and put a value on them, send copies of receipts to the insurance company by email and get a response that you are indeed covered.
PeterM.

[Ric]

Have to agree as well Peter.

As much as I would love to have a domed Obs the roll of roof is definitely more of an advantage as it tends to blend in with other sheds.