Keys may not be passed on to any other person without prior arrangement with the keyholder. Members must register their attendance and that of any guests in the official logbook situated in the dome. Only red lights may be used externally, although a white torch light inside the closed dome may be used if required. Because the dome is located in a dark sky site, lighting is restricted, therefore extra caution must be taken by members and their guests when entering, leaving and operating the dome. It is expected that all members and their guests will behave responsibly at all times and not be affected by alcohol or drugs.
Members are responsible for the conduct of all guests they invite to visit the dome.
The telescope may not be used for solar viewing. Collimation and cleaning of optics of telescope may only be undertaken by the observatory staff. No modifications may be made to the equipment and instruments or building without the observatory staff's prior agreement. Normal careful adjustment, such as focusing or the exchange of eyepieces etc. is acceptable. The dome must be left in a clean, weather tight and secure condition after each viewing session i.e. dome closed properly and door locked and telescope parked correctly.