Design of Remote Observatory Control Software Based on WeChat

Remote observatory has the advantages of high observation efficiency and low operation cost. Therefore, remote observation has become more and more popular. The development of 5G network technology makes it possible to realize remote observation by using mobile terminals such as mobile phones, and the progress of Internet of Things(IoT) and social network technology also provides it with new ways of data transmission, data sharing and humanized operation. In order to realize the remote observation of the 14 inch telescope of Yunnan Observatories and verify the Remote Observatory technology based on the Internet of Things and social network, a remote Observatory Control Software is designed and developed. By sending and receiving control commands in WeChat chat mode, transmitting observation images in WeChat picture format, and controlling user permissions in WeChat group mode, the remote observation function of mobile terminals such as mobile phones based on WeChat is realized. It provides experience and methods for the design of remote Observatory Control Software and the application of social network in astronomical observation.