diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
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+documentation/*
 images/*
 config.sh
 darks/*
diff --git a/documentation/README.md b/documentation/README.md
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+# Allsky  Documentation
+This directory contains files and images used in Allsky documentation and Wiki pages. In most cases these files will be linked into other pages.
+
+Keeping the files in this directory eliminates the need to keep them in an inividual's personal website.
+
+These files should not be included when a user grabs the Allsky Git package.