Rick Needham
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Reged: 09/20/05
Posts: 1962
Loc: Fort Ann, NY
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Nice looking observatory! You seem very proud of "her". You should be. It looks great!  
Rick
Oh yes, I forgot to ask the most important question  Have you decided on a name for the observatory yet 
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Rick
Lat. 44.18 N
Long. 74.31 W
6" STAR HOC f/5 Newtonian 'Amanda'- Orion Astroview w/ dual axis drives
Celestron NexImage CCD Imager
10x50 binocs
(NSO)Northern Skies Observatory...I'm finally domed with the 8' diameter Explora-Dome!!!
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darksolstice
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Reged: 08/02/05
Posts: 42
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
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yes the warm room has a roof, i still have to insulate it and put up the drywall
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8' LX200 GPS
LPI camera
DSI camera
10x14 observatory
Stones River Observatory
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darksolstice
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Reged: 08/02/05
Posts: 42
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
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yea, the blue is a bit on the light side !! i may go for a darker blue later
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8' LX200 GPS
LPI camera
DSI camera
10x14 observatory
Stones River Observatory
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darksolstice
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Reged: 08/02/05
Posts: 42
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
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as for a name, I have thought about naming it but haven't given it serious thought as what to name it, any suggestions ?
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8' LX200 GPS
LPI camera
DSI camera
10x14 observatory
Stones River Observatory
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Rick Needham
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Reged: 09/20/05
Posts: 1962
Loc: Fort Ann, NY
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Hmmm. Not really. I'm planning on building one of my own next spring. I've been trying to think of a name, but haven't decided on one yet. I'm sure you'll pick a good one though!
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Rick
Lat. 44.18 N
Long. 74.31 W
6" STAR HOC f/5 Newtonian 'Amanda'- Orion Astroview w/ dual axis drives
Celestron NexImage CCD Imager
10x50 binocs
(NSO)Northern Skies Observatory...I'm finally domed with the 8' diameter Explora-Dome!!!
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Phrozin R/T TT
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Reged: 02/22/05
Posts: 288
Loc: USA-Florida-Bay Area
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Edit: Oh yeah, the observatory looks bloody good! class A job man!
Depending on how close you are, what bout Smoky Mountain Observatory? SMO Initials. I did a small google search for Smoky Mountain Observatory and found nothing?! My son (who's reading this over my shoulder) says: "Maybe you couldn't find one because it's to smoky up there for one! I mean it has to be clear to see stars right?" lol. Guess next month we are going to have to go on a road trip lol!
Edited by Phrozin R/T TT (10/31/05 11:53 PM)
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Rick Needham
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Reged: 09/20/05
Posts: 1962
Loc: Fort Ann, NY
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I too was thinking along Phrozin R/T TT's line. Try to pick out a geographical or topigraphical feature close by. IE, a mountain, a brook or creek, a river, a named valley or something along those lines. As for me, I have some features like that VERY close by where I live. I could name my observatory to-be Halfway Creek Observatory, or Kanes Falls Observatory, or Putnam Hollow Observatory to name a few. I was even trying to work my two childrens names into a name. The only thing that sounds halfway decent is Johntia Observatory (John being my boys middle name & Tia being my girls first name). Kinda has a nice ring to it. I've got plenty of time still to think of a name though. When you've decided on one, please share it with us, would you? Good luck!
Rick
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Rick
Lat. 44.18 N
Long. 74.31 W
6" STAR HOC f/5 Newtonian 'Amanda'- Orion Astroview w/ dual axis drives
Celestron NexImage CCD Imager
10x50 binocs
(NSO)Northern Skies Observatory...I'm finally domed with the 8' diameter Explora-Dome!!!
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darksolstice
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Reged: 08/02/05
Posts: 42
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
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well, I am about 3/4 mile from the stones river,so how about the Stoner River Observatory or the SRO
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8' LX200 GPS
LPI camera
DSI camera
10x14 observatory
Stones River Observatory
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Rick Needham
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Reged: 09/20/05
Posts: 1962
Loc: Fort Ann, NY
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Sounds good to me. I like it.
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Rick
Lat. 44.18 N
Long. 74.31 W
6" STAR HOC f/5 Newtonian 'Amanda'- Orion Astroview w/ dual axis drives
Celestron NexImage CCD Imager
10x50 binocs
(NSO)Northern Skies Observatory...I'm finally domed with the 8' diameter Explora-Dome!!!
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Phrozin R/T TT
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Reged: 02/22/05
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Loc: USA-Florida-Bay Area
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Quote:
well, I am about 3/4 mile from the stones river,so how about the Stoner River Observatory or the SRO
Nope, if you name it Stoner you might have a problem with officers wanting to look around every friday night. And not at DSO's either.
No, in all seriousness, did you mean stoner, or stones?
I like Stones River Observatory better then Stoner River Observatory.
Joe
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MMICKELS
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Loc: Land of Shake and Bake
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Joe, I'm sure it was a typo.
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Mark
I'm going outside to stand, so if anyone asks I am outstanding.
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Jeff Young
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Reged: 08/04/05
Posts: 4491
Loc: Ireland
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Stoned or sober, it looks great! You've achieved a very professional looking result. Well done!
-- Jeff.
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Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMD Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-125 / AP1200GTO Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
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darksolstice
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Posts: 42
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
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whoops !!  thats Stones River Observatory
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8' LX200 GPS
LPI camera
DSI camera
10x14 observatory
Stones River Observatory
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Rick Needham
Vendor (ExploraDome)
Reged: 09/20/05
Posts: 1962
Loc: Fort Ann, NY
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That's what I had thought.  
Rick
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Rick
Lat. 44.18 N
Long. 74.31 W
6" STAR HOC f/5 Newtonian 'Amanda'- Orion Astroview w/ dual axis drives
Celestron NexImage CCD Imager
10x50 binocs
(NSO)Northern Skies Observatory...I'm finally domed with the 8' diameter Explora-Dome!!!
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davidpitre
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Reged: 05/10/05
Posts: 3183
Loc: Central Texas
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Nice pier!! Looks like you could upgrade someday to a 20" Cassegrain!!
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David
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darksolstice
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Reged: 08/02/05
Posts: 42
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
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I went with a large pier to leave my options open !
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8' LX200 GPS
LPI camera
DSI camera
10x14 observatory
Stones River Observatory
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