Questions & Answers

Why this name?

Because it sounds funny.

Can I use POUET from every observatory?

Technically, yes. You just need to define a new config file associated to your location, and disable the webcam (see POUET configuration files).

How much trust can I put in your weather report?

The weather variable displayed in the code are directly copied from La Silla weather report. Staled weather information turns the Site tab red in POUET. However, we offer no guarantee that the displayed information is correct. Always refer to the official weather report of your observatory - POUET is not a replacement for it.

It’s full of bugs! What should I do?

Head over to our github repository and explain to us what is happening. We will do our best to answer within reasonable delays.

How can I contribute?

The code is in open access (GNU GPLv3), feel free to reach us on github and propose your help.

The code seems…a bit convoluted sometimes, to say the least.

Both authors have learned (py)Qt coding this project. Be understanding.

What is POUET’s future?

We aim to make it as modulable as possible, so it can be used from anywhere.