Open Observatory Weather Station

Open-source, low-cost weather station designed for remote astronomical observatories

Overview

A complete weather monitoring solution built specifically for astronomical observatories and remote telescope installations. This project provides everything needed to build and deploy a professional-grade weather station at a fraction of commercial costs.

Originally developed to support the ROTSE-III Namibia telescope revival project, but designed as a general-purpose solution for the global astronomy community.

Features

• Comprehensive Sensor Suite: Temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed.
• 3D Printable Design: Weatherproof enclosure and mounting hardware
• Remote Monitoring: Web interface with real-time data display
• Data Logging: CSV/JSON export with API access
• Solar Power Ready: Designed for off-grid installations
• Robust Construction: Built to withstand harsh outdoor environments

Hardware Design

The weather station features a modular design with a weatherproof 3D printed enclosure. All components are easily accessible for maintenance while providing excellent protection against the elements.

Quick Start

1. Hardware: Print the enclosure parts and assemble with components from the BOM
2. Software: Flash the firmware and configure your WiFi settings
3. Deploy: Mount securely and connect to your observatory network
4. Monitor: Access the web interface for real-time data and historical logs

Repository Structure

• hardware/ - 3D models, electronics schematics, and assembly instructions
• software/ - Firmware, web interface, and calibration tools
• docs/ - Detailed assembly guide, setup instructions, and troubleshooting
• examples/ - Sample configurations and data outputs

Getting Started

See the Assembly Guide for detailed build instructions and the Software Setup guide for firmware installation.

License

This project is open source. See LICENSE for details.

Acknowledgments

This project was developed to support the revival of the ROTSE-III telescope network and is dedicated to making low cost professional-grade weather monitoring accessible to observatories worldwide.

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