1. Put covers back on the eyepieces, put them back in the toolbox that holds them, and close that up tightly.

2. Put the objective cover back on the scope and secondary.

3. Put a plug in the eyepiece holder in the diagonal so that it stays less dusty.

4. Put the covers on the finder. (If I used a finder. Oh wait, I don't even have one installed right now.)

5. Park the scope.

6. Turn off the mount & scope.

7. Throw a tarp over the scope. (A pretty, custom made one with the constellation Eridanus painted on it, made for me by my Mother!)

8. If I'm going to be gone a few days, I put the cover back on the toolbox that holds my accessories.

9. Exit and close the dome. (Temporary step 9a. Install wasp prevention system before closing the dome.)

This all takes 10-15 minutes tops.

If I have a CCD camera installed - I leave it in place, and just cover it with the tarp.