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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all) Chris Schroeder Postmaster Reged: 12/11/04 Posts: 8515 Loc: N.E. WI Sky Glow Re: List of Observatories [Re: Kehusmaa]       #2594707 - 08/21/08 08:07 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome to Cloudy Nights and the Observatory Forum! I had trouble trying to open either of your links, you may a server issue. -------------------- Chris Mallincam Color Hyper Plus 10" DSH with SC DSC, CPC 800 XLT AT 111EDT, AT 102Achro, ZS80FD 10th Anniv, AT 72ED, ZS66SD, PST CG5-AGT, EZ-Touch, Voyager POD XL3 Post Extras:       Mr.päivinen sage Reged: 07/29/06 Posts: 272 Loc: Rajamäki Finland Re: List of Observatories [Re: Chris Schroeder]       #2634218 - 09/10/08 06:11 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is MP-observatory. Location Finland. Mikko Päivinen Finland -------------------- MP-observatory finland http://www.kolumbus.fi/jappervokki/ C11". ST-2000XM/AO-7. CFW-8A. Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Posts: 2766 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: List of Observatories [Re: ~Steph~]       #2881256 - 01/22/09 02:40 PM Attachment (69 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here's Brown Avenue Observatory located on Brown Ave., in Johnston RI. It houses a C-11 on an Atlas mount. Edited by RobertED (01/22/09 09:38 PM) Post Extras:       Scott Horstman Vendor - Backyard Observatories Reged: 03/11/04 Posts: 13088 Loc: Too Far North, USA Re: List of Observatories [Re: RobertED]       #2881472 - 01/22/09 04:21 PM Attachment (60 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Update from my first pic from April 07 with the Sirius removed and the Ash installed. CNsters at our star party, BEOTS. -------------------- Scott "The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) www.backyardobservatories.com Post Extras:       Scott Horstman Vendor - Backyard Observatories Reged: 03/11/04 Posts: 13088 Loc: Too Far North, USA Re: List of Observatories [Re: Scott Horstman]       #2881474 - 01/22/09 04:22 PM Attachment (75 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Blast From the Past -------------------- Scott "The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) www.backyardobservatories.com Post Extras:       StarWrangler scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 967 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: List of Observatories [Re: RobVG]       #2881708 - 01/22/09 06:53 PM Attachment (64 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This is my little Observatory Uses a garage door motor to move the roof back & forth Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/2bujn7 A Yahoo Observatory Group http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       Chris Schroeder Postmaster Reged: 12/11/04 Posts: 8515 Loc: N.E. WI Sky Glow Re: List of Observatories [Re: StarWrangler]       #2881846 - 01/22/09 08:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I sure do love the color of the leaves in photo Alan -------------------- Chris Mallincam Color Hyper Plus 10" DSH with SC DSC, CPC 800 XLT AT 111EDT, AT 102Achro, ZS80FD 10th Anniv, AT 72ED, ZS66SD, PST CG5-AGT, EZ-Touch, Voyager POD XL3 Post Extras:       StarWrangler scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 967 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: List of Observatories [Re: Chris Schroeder]       #2882631 - 01/23/09 09:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Chris, That year the colors were very bright and vivid. Some years they are very dull. I just caught it at the right time. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/2bujn7 A Yahoo Observatory Group http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       Neil27 super member Reged: 12/15/08 Posts: 161 Loc: East Midlands, England Re: List of Observatories [Re: StarWrangler]       #2899913 - 01/31/09 03:02 PM Attachment (63 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Not too late to join the party. Here is Starsoverlimetree Observatory. And link to my website in my signature. Regards, Neil. -------------------- Skywatcher Sky Tee WO ZS66 Pentax 75 SDHF Celestron 100 EDR Pentax 105 SDP Takahashi TOA130NF Canon 450D A lot of enthusiasm, a lot less skill http://web.me.com/neil27/Starsoverlimetree/Welcome.html Post Extras:       piaras sage Reged: 01/26/09 Posts: 483 Loc: Niagara Region Re: List of Observatories [Re: Neil27]       #2899925 - 01/31/09 03:12 PM Attachment (57 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is a picture of what we call the Williams Observatory. Skypod with 5 bays. We also have an area on the pad for guest scopes. Ultima 8 on steel pier on the inside. http://wrx-now.tripod.com Edited by piaras (01/31/09 03:14 PM) Post Extras:       csa/montana Den Mama Reged: 05/14/05 Posts: 76331 Loc: montana Re: List of Observatories [Re: piaras]       #2899937 - 01/31/09 03:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome to Cloudy Nights! Glad to have you join us! Thanks for the photo of your Observatory, beautiful, indeed. Looks like you have fantastic open skies! -------------------- Carol AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!) Vixen 80MF Masayumas 7.5,15,25W,35 Pentax XW5,10; XL7 TV22Pan ES30 Paradigm 8,12,18 DreamCatcher Dobservatory Post Extras:       rodney Vendor - Explora Dome Reged: 03/08/05 Posts: 1306 Loc: Asbury, NJ Re: List of Observatories [Re: piaras]       #2900202 - 01/31/09 05:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That is one awesome pad site and the views look great. And welcome to Cloudy Nights. Clear skies, -------------------- Explora Dome information can be found here: www.exploradome.us Rodney 13 Truss Canon XSi Extremely happy Explora Dome home observatory owner Post Extras:       piaras sage Reged: 01/26/09 Posts: 483 Loc: Niagara Region Re: List of Observatories [Re: csa/montana]       #2900485 - 01/31/09 08:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the compliment. The property is in some rolling hills and this spot is at the top of the hill that the farm house and barns are located on. To the north we are above everything, East there is the house and barns, but that just means that we can not see the last 20 degrees or so, west there is a rise and trees but but only 10 degree above us. To the south we have no obstructions as per the north. With the solar panel and 2 Deep cycle batteries we have plenty of power for the three of us. Once the 4 feet of snow are melted off we hope to use the site alot more. Just a note about the pad. It was cheaper than building a wood platform and obviously low maintaince and very stable. -------------------- ATM 13.1" Dobson design Celestron 9.25 Orion 80 ED HEQ5 Pro Modded Rebel XT and T3i unmodded KWIQ Guider http://www.pierresplace.ca Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Posts: 2766 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: List of Observatories [Re: piaras]       #2900652 - 01/31/09 09:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Beautiful set-up!, Neil and Piaras!!! -------------------- 41 deg 51'08.20" N , 71 deg 32'08.32" W Post Extras:       scopemankit sage Reged: 01/27/09 Posts: 362 Loc: south africa Re: List of Observatories [Re: RobertED]       #2911103 - 02/06/09 07:11 AM Attachment (64 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Cederberg Observatory, 240 km from Cape Town South Africa. 16" Parkes newt (main dome) 12" Meade SC (roll off roof) 12" Home-made cass (new dome left of pic) 14" Home-made dob 12" Home-made dob Owned and run by 7 amateur astronomers. Open most Saturday nights to the public. (The sources of our visitors are the holiday and camping farms in the area) Chris -------------------- Chris Cape Town Post Extras:       rodney Vendor - Explora Dome Reged: 03/08/05 Posts: 1306 Loc: Asbury, NJ Re: List of Observatories [Re: scopemankit]       #2911121 - 02/06/09 07:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Chris, Very,very nice set up. I am jealous. I bet those skies are incredible. Kudos to you folks for offering such an awesome place for people to visit. Clear skies, -------------------- Explora Dome information can be found here: www.exploradome.us Rodney 13 Truss Canon XSi Extremely happy Explora Dome home observatory owner Edited by rodney (02/06/09 07:36 AM) Post Extras:       GeorgeDuke Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/24/03 Posts: 1602 Loc: PARADISE! (So.Florida) Re: List of Observatories [Re: rodney]       #2915155 - 02/08/09 12:09 PM Attachment (69 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I might as well add my POD observatory. It is nothing unusual but it is new to me and as important to me as all of your very nice setups I have been browsing through! Anyway, here it is down here in cloudy South Florida. -------------------- George -------------- SkyShed POD XL-3 LX200GPS 203mm f10 StellarVue SV102ED2 Feathertouch Ser#0018 LXD75 GOTO with Orion 16" pier extension Baader Hyperion 8mm ,13mm, 21mm + FTRs 2" GSO ED barlow, 2" SV Dielectric and Orion Prism Diagonals Post Extras:       GeorgeDuke Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/24/03 Posts: 1602 Loc: PARADISE! (So.Florida) Re: List of Observatories [Re: GeorgeDuke]       #2915163 - 02/08/09 12:12 PM Attachment (59 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I find the POD very roomy and I am able to set up my 8" SCT on the pier and my 4" Stellarvue on the LXD75 mount and operate them both without interference! I may even put a second pier in to get more walk around room. -------------------- George -------------- SkyShed POD XL-3 LX200GPS 203mm f10 StellarVue SV102ED2 Feathertouch Ser#0018 LXD75 GOTO with Orion 16" pier extension Baader Hyperion 8mm ,13mm, 21mm + FTRs 2" GSO ED barlow, 2" SV Dielectric and Orion Prism Diagonals Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Posts: 2766 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: List of Observatories [Re: GeorgeDuke]       #2957080 - 03/01/09 03:27 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That really is a GREAT set-up, George! Maybe, someday I'll get my 'approved funding' and go the same route!! -------------------- 41 deg 51'08.20" N , 71 deg 32'08.32" W Post Extras:       Kaizu sage Reged: 08/17/07 Posts: 460 Loc: Finland Re: List of Observatories [Re: RobertED]       #2988871 - 03/17/09 01:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Because of the cloudy nights and days, I built the Cityobservatory again. The Cityobservatory The building site Kaizu -------------------- TAL250K Losmandy G-11 Gemini Bino's 23x135 Some thoughts are so wise that they don't make me laugh http://www.kaiforssen.fi Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all)

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