Interesting. I have exactly the same thoughts. I used to try to go deep at the observatory and never go mobile. ASTRID has changed that strategy. Now I plan to set the observatory for unattended operation, take a go to telescope with Astrid and go mobile for a second Cord. Or¡ take an asteroid to a second observatory in the area.
In my case, the dome is also not slaved to the telescope. I also have to pre-point the dome. Funny how people think alike.
Even if skies are not clear during NEAF, seeing Astrid displayed at the iota booth will be a great help for me.?
Rick Bria?