Remote Observatory Hosting
ASTROGEEK Remote Observatory - Huolianwan Station
Huolianwan Station is located in Huolianwan Village, Xiyang Township, Kongtong District, Pingliang. It provides pier rental, full equipment rental, deployment coordination, and daily operations support for long-term remote observing.
- Category
- Remote Observatory Hosting
- Status
- Available
- Delivery
- Currently open for reservation
- Support
- Project based
Overview
Core Information
| Point | Site marked as Bortle 2 dark-sky environment, with annual clear-sky rate above 60% |
|---|---|
| Point | Pier rental, full equipment rental, and deployment coordination |
| Point | Power, network, automation control, and remote monitoring infrastructure |
Specification
Functions and Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Observing Conditions | Approx. 1660 m elevation, Bortle 2 light-pollution environment, annual clear-sky rate above 60%, and seeing around 1.5 arcseconds. |
| Pier and Equipment Services | Supports pier rental and full equipment rental for existing equipment hosting or lower initial procurement and setup workload. |
| Infrastructure and Automation | Power, network, automation control, and remote monitoring support unattended operation. |
| Operations Support | Maintenance, routine inspection, and incident response for long-term hosting that needs on-site assistance. |
Details
Service Scope
| Site Conditions | |
|---|---|
| 01 | Approx. 1660 m elevation and marked as dark-sky environment |
| 02 | Bortle 2 light pollution and annual clear-sky rate above 60% |
| 03 | Seeing around 1.5 arcseconds with relatively stable wind conditions |
| Service Modes | |
|---|---|
| 01 | Pier rental |
| 02 | Full equipment rental |
| 03 | Equipment entry, deployment coordination, and operations support |
| Operations Assurance | |
|---|---|
| 01 | Power and network support |
| 02 | Automation control and remote monitoring |
| 03 | Project procedures completed for long-term hosting plans |
Use Cases
Use Cases
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Long-Term Remote Imaging | For users with existing equipment who want long-term fixed remote imaging. |
| Reduced Deployment Workload | For users who want to reduce hardware selection, compatibility debugging, and on-site deployment work. |
| Unattended Site Deployment | For long-term projects that need on-site operations, automated monitoring, and incident response. |
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