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This chapter discusses how to operate an amateur remotely controlled observatory, all the factors for ensuring reliable operations, and maintenance/repair issues. This chapter also includes detailed procedures for operating and maintaining the remotely controlled observatory whether it is remotely located or local.
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Hubbell, G.R., Williams, R.J., Billard, L.M. (2015). Operating Your Remotely Controlled Observatory. In: Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers. The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-21906-6_5
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