Design of a Low Cost Control System for an Astronomical Observatory

Abstract

This work shows the engineering process carried out for the design of a low cost control system for an astronomical observatory. The work describes the implementation to adapt the equipment of the observatory to a Master Control System (MCS) and be able to use it remotely. The instruments and software required for the integration of the equipment as part of a robotic observatory are also described.

Keywords

• Electrical design
• system architecture
• system and network configuration
• control system design
• MEADE-LX850