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rocketman
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Well ladys and Gents for some months I have been in contact with BYO , aka Scott an Diane Horstman, and today the observatory sprang to life before my eyes.
All I can say is wow, these guys know theyre stuff, and they come loaded for bear.
The included photos are in chronological order naturally, note that a lot went on between some of these pics , but I couldnt see posting nearly 90 photos I took.
Scott and Kenny my hats off to yall.
I can say for sure that without you guys none of this would have happened.
ok photo one. : drilling the peir hole
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
Edited by droid (05/17/07 05:08 AM)
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rocketman
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setting the floor
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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finding center
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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cutting the center hole ( square actually )
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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south wall goes up
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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all the walls are up now
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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door goes in
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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adding door knobs
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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roller sections going up
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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Adding the center beams
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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nailing down the roof sheathing
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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felt papers next
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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adding the steel roof panels
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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steel roof done
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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working on the roll off supports
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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Scott and Kenny many thanks guys.
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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rocketman
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the obligatory new owner photo
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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oldsalt
Astro Philosopher
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Congrats Andy, , looks like you'll be out at the obs a lot now.
-------------------- There are no winners in war, only bigger losers.
"Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Rober E Lee
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Joel
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Congratulations Andy! Nothing like instant gratification. I look forward to my new BYO #? in early July. I heard if your number is less than 100 then it will be worth more later.
-------------------- Joel
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rocketman
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Thanks Jim and Joel, there are a few things to finish up, but nothing major right now, get the peir concrete mixed and poured, get some steel wool into a few openings etc, but aside from that , its fantastic.its everything I wanted.
-------------------- Andy Miller
Jason Hissong built 16" f/4.5 " Elekta"
Celestron C102HD " Carl "
Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic
Carton 60x1000 refractor
Scope brand 60mmx 700mm " widger scope"
Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube)"Scott"
60mm Telescope Club
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