Blue Collar Scientist

I’ve made it to Junk Bond Observatory, and spent today doing a bunch of housekeeping tasks, mostly relating to the computers and network around here. It is all part of a concerted effort to get ahead of schedule so I can complete six days work in four. We’re now ready to begin installing the new control system, which I’ve been working hard on for the last six weeks, and will probably bring it into use tomorrow night.

I’ve also re-acquainted myself with the observatory compound cats, who are all valuable assistants when crawling around on the floor looking for the correct jack to plug a cable into.

I should be in a position to post something interesting about this trip tomorrow, so even though we’re having a pretty light couple of days, stick with it - I think I can get a video guided tour going once the new control system is in place.

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