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[Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Observatories Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | (show all) starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Origins of an Observatory Name       #2876889 - 01/20/09 09:55 AM Attachment (35 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi All, This was my first Observatory, it was a tin shed (Sears Lawn Building)with the help of my late dad and friends from the local Astronomy Club we poured a cement slab then erected the shed over it. we modified the roof into a roll off roof. It worked fine for about a year then one time a tremendous wind storm came through and ripped the shed apart. So the name Windy Ridge Observatory was born. Alan ( Sorry for the poor photo as it is scanned from an old slide.) -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: starquester]       #2876939 - 01/20/09 10:27 AM Attachment (25 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Inside View 8 Inch Newt Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       csa/montana Wild Spirit Reged: 05/14/05 Posts: 40207 Loc: montana Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: starquester]       #2876946 - 01/20/09 10:33 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Alan, a very fitting name! I really like it! -------------------- Carol AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!) Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm, Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW. 14mm Meade 4000 UWA TV Panoptics; 22, 35 DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2 Post Extras:       csa/montana Wild Spirit Reged: 05/14/05 Posts: 40207 Loc: montana Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: csa/montana]       #2876952 - 01/20/09 10:36 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mine is called the DreamCatcher. It is fitting inasmuch as it would not have been possible, without so many CN people coming together to make my Dream come true! -------------------- Carol AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!) Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm, Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW. 14mm Meade 4000 UWA TV Panoptics; 22, 35 DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2 Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: csa/montana]       #2876957 - 01/20/09 10:37 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Carol That's the funny thing about this place, their is almost always a wind of some kind here. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: csa/montana]       #2876964 - 01/20/09 10:40 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Dream Catcher is a cool name also. A fitting name as we all dream about the stars and the wonders of the universe. I make dream catchers. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       Siderea Astronomess Reged: 11/21/05 Posts: 2066 Loc: Left Coast Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: starquester]       #2877153 - 01/20/09 12:16 PM Attachment (25 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mine's called the Treehouse Observatory, because its on a second floor apartment balcony surrounded by Juniper trees. A nice little perch under the stars... -------------------- lc Carol ..."Then the blue above grows darker and a million stars erupt From the places where they hide throughout the day Into pictures in the heavens even we cannot corrupt And the vastnesses of time can't wash away..."Jeff Green 60mm Telescope Club Post Extras:       SometimesKen professor emeritus Reged: 07/15/05 Posts: 505 Loc: Bad Moon Observatory Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: Siderea]       #2877222 - 01/20/09 12:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was in on the ExploraDome early bird special so I knew a dome was coming and I was having a difficult time coming up with a name for my obs. I thought of local landmark names, like "The Cedar Creek Obs." or "The Barnaget Bay Obs." but they seemed a bit too hokey and I wanted something original. I was at a loss .... until my son came home from college. The first weekend he was home a bunch of his friends came over to party a little. I was on the computer cranking out tunes when I hit the Credence Clear Water Revival folder and played "Bad Moon Arising"! That was it ... Bad Moon Observatory had a name!! -------------------- As the setting sun / melts below the horizon / the stars applaud her bow. ~W. Terrance~ Bad Moon Observatory - February 1, 2007 39° 54' N - 74° 09' W Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: Siderea]       #2877256 - 01/20/09 01:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Carol, I sure do remember your Treehouse Observatory. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: SometimesKen]       #2877263 - 01/20/09 01:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Ken, CCR, One of the great Rock & Roll Bands, Bad Moon Observatory great name, Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories 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: 6557 Loc: N.E. WI Sky Glow Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: starquester]       #2877354 - 01/20/09 01:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mine's called Blue Spruce because: 3. That's the name of the street I live on. 2. We have a couple of Blue Spruce's, and 1.The most important reason, the Blue Spruce is my wife's favorite tree. -------------------- Chris Mallincam Color Hyper Plus 10" DSH with SC DSC, CPC 800 XLT M110 Doublet ED, AT 102Achro, ZS80FD 10th Anniv, ZS66SD, PST CG5-AGT, EZ-Touch, Voyager POD XL3 http://POD.SchroederCity.com Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: Chris Schroeder]       #2877376 - 01/20/09 01:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Chris, Keeping one wife's happy is a very important rule of thumb. Blue Spruce is a good name also. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories 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: 6557 Loc: N.E. WI Sky Glow Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: starquester]       #2877393 - 01/20/09 02:08 PM Attachment (21 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Alan, I like the name of your's as well. Here is the Logo that Steve(Spoonsize) came up for me. I had some shirts a zip-up hooded jacket made up with the logo on. -------------------- Chris Mallincam Color Hyper Plus 10" DSH with SC DSC, CPC 800 XLT M110 Doublet ED, AT 102Achro, ZS80FD 10th Anniv, ZS66SD, PST CG5-AGT, EZ-Touch, Voyager POD XL3 http://POD.SchroederCity.com Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: Chris Schroeder]       #2877443 - 01/20/09 02:36 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Man, that's cool Chris, Steve(Spoonsize) sure is a skilled person. I've often thought of creating a logo for mine, but haven't had the time lately. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       SometimesKen professor emeritus Reged: 07/15/05 Posts: 505 Loc: Bad Moon Observatory Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: starquester]       #2877529 - 01/20/09 03:26 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey Alan - you're right CCR was a great band!! Why don't you let Spoonsize give it a shot. Steve does my hats & shirts too. Wonderful craftmanship! "Oh Spoonie ... are you listening?" -------------------- As the setting sun / melts below the horizon / the stars applaud her bow. ~W. Terrance~ Bad Moon Observatory - February 1, 2007 39° 54' N - 74° 09' W Post Extras:       Digital Don Pooh-Bah Reged: 01/20/04 Posts: 1285 Loc: Manteno Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: starquester]       #2877539 - 01/20/09 03:34 PM Attachment (10 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mount Jennings Observatory was named after the facility mentioned in the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast. The story of WHY it was named Mount Jennings is part way down the page. Don Post Extras:       Bob Griffiths Postmaster Reged: 10/10/05 Posts: 6575 Loc: Frederick Maryland Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: SometimesKen]       #2877543 - 01/20/09 03:38 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   My Mother was Irish Born...and had, along with the Brogue, those big, wonderful, sparkling, smiling eyes ... After she passed away I spend a lot of evenings out under the stars looking up and just talking to her.. Got me re-interested in astronomy... When my Obs needed a name I could not think of a more appropriate name then "Smiling Irish Eyes Observatory" I still take the time to have a few words with Kathleen (Mom) every single night .. Bob G. -------------------- CPC1100 Nexstar 8i + GPS & Rays Brackets Denk S1 power switch Orion 100 mm Refractor Meade LXD 55 ...AR-5 127 mm Refractor Exploradome Observatory S.I.E. (Smiling Irish Eyes) Gerbring Heated Motorcycle clothing in the winter 39*21'03" N 77*28'12" W The sky over my head.... Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: Digital Don]       #2877552 - 01/20/09 03:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Don, War of the Worlds radio broadcast one of the all time best SCI_FI radio shows ever. It's very interesting to see how people came up with their Observatory names. Thanks for the link. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       1965healey Post Laureate Reged: 06/23/07 Posts: 3134 Loc: San Antonio, TX Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: SometimesKen]       #2877559 - 01/20/09 03:42 PM Attachment (19 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Woodlawn Lake Observatory is named after the lake 2 blocks from my house. -------------------- 1965Healey (Karen) Woodlawn Lake Observatory Celestron CPC 800/FT MIcro/APT Wedge SV NHNG 80mm #0261/CG5-GT Celestron Omni 150 XLT Losmandy rails/rings Starizona CWeight system Celestron Neximage Sony a100 DSLR/ZigView S2 Meade DS60's w/Autostar (2) Meade LPI/Meade DSI-C/DSI ProII 750cc Honda Shadow Spirit (Thanks Dad!) 1965 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII Post Extras:       starquester sage Reged: 09/03/04 Posts: 469 Loc: Three Rivers, MI U.S.A> Re: Origins of an Observatory Name [Re: Bob Griffiths]       #2877564 - 01/20/09 03:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Bob, That was a very nice and thoughtful way to name you Observatory. Alan -------------------- Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge Observatory 41-58.966N 85-43.069W Alan Otterson Founder&Owner A Yahoo Observatory Group Flip Top & Clamshell & Rubbermaid Observatories http://tinyurl.com/yz9ckk The Nikon D40 Astrophotography Group http://tinyurl.com/5j8qw2 A Yahoo Astrophotography Group Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 4 registered and 2 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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