Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Observatories Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) rodney domed in NJ Reged: 03/08/05 Posts: 438 Loc: Asbury, NJ Re: Rose Observatory rises [Re: Chris Schroeder]       #2494376 - 07/01/08 10:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Andy, As Chris noted, using aircraft tiedowns might be an alternative. Easy to install and remove and work great!! Clear skis, -------------------- My Explora Dome construction is here: http://www.freewebs.com/rodbo1967/observatoryconstruction.htm Rodney 13 Truss C8-NGT Orion 80mm/F11 Extremely happy owner of an Explora Dome home observatory and a list of goodies to big for this sig Post Extras:       droid rocketman Reged: 08/29/04 Posts: 3052 Loc: ohio Re: Rose Observatory rises [Re: Chris Schroeder]       #2494545 - 07/01/08 11:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   the kind used for dog tie downs??? -------------------- andy Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 1 registered and 1 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Chris Schroeder, csa/montana  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 1150 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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