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Birch Road Observatory ...Is started

Started by tcraig , Apr 13 2005 11:31 PM

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#1 tcraig

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Posted 13 April 2005 - 11:31 PM

Hi all.

First light tonight...well sorta.....Still building the observatory and still learning about the scope. But had enough of the deck done and pier poured, so that the scope
could be mounted. Just had to do a powerup and look see.

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I have posted more images at the link below. I hope to eventually detail more info on this page, but for right now it's a quick way to post images. If all goes well hope to have the dome inclosed in the nest week or two. :jump:

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http://www.medt.com/...atory/index.htm

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#2 Yruc

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Posted 14 April 2005 - 05:12 AM

Nice

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#3 miniventures

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Posted 14 April 2005 - 08:39 PM

I'm jealous, that looks fantastic!

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#4 Tim13

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Posted 15 April 2005 - 12:09 AM

Looking good! What's going on top, a pre-manufactured commercial dome, or are you making the dome yourself?

Tim

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#5 tcraig

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Posted 15 April 2005 - 02:41 AM

Tim13

The dome itself will be a home made metal dome. With a 30"
shutter to match the door way. I am still working out the
rotational details but, hope to start on the dome this weekend.