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When it is time for me to shut down I just press this button

All the equipment stays attached. The mount is parked so the OTAs are pointed slightly downward. This prevents dust from collecting on the optics. No covers are placed over the optics or mount.

When the obs shuts down depending on the season either the heater or the A/C turns on as soon as the shutters close. This is done to get rid of any moisture that may have accumulated on the inside walls or equipment from dew during the evening. The A/C or heater will run for 2 hour and then shut-off.

The computer is always on, but the monitor is off.

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Ahhhh....that's you automated guys. I put the caps on the scope and finder, park it and shut it off, put the Q8 in its freezer bag that also contains a large dessicant or close up the eyepiece case. Close the roof and secure it. Activate the Laserguard and go back into the AC.

David

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Proud Member; PAS NOLA,

"If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research..."
A. Einstein

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