The observatory is operated on work days from the ESAC site. See the images here!
Technical specifications
It consists of a 3 meter remotized classical dome with roof sliding door (Scopedome 3M). The enclosure protects the following observing equipment from the weather:
A Celestron CGEM mount (since 2016, previously a MEADE EXOS-2 GOTO mount).
The observing cameras:
2 QHY5-II-M planetary cameras with a 1/2 CMOS sensor.
The electronic boards that control the dome and gear mechanisms
A AAG CloudWatcher weather station (standing in a pole outside the dome), for automatic door opening and closure depending on the rain and wind conditions. Cloud cover is also checked but the dome will not close if cloudy.
A master computer that controls the operating of the dome, cameras, link connections to the servers
2 webcams to see live the conditions from outside the dome, and inside.
A UPS to power the observatory in case of power line interruptions