mikey cee
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/18/07
Posts: 2099
Loc: bellevue ne.
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John...Last shot from our garage looking past the patio towards the observatory. The trees have since been dealt with. Mike
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Mike 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957).
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Scott Horstman
Vendor- Backyard Observatories
Reged: 03/11/04
Posts: 4467
Loc: Wherever the boss sends me.
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I sure love your set up Mike. I wish time would have allowed us to stop in on the way back from Montana last Fall. Someday though!
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Scott.
My Gallery
12.5" f/8 EQ w/Byers gears
178ED/LXD750
102ED
100mm f/13 Carton refractor
PST
DSI, ST7
www.backyardobservatories.com
www.m1OASYS.com
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John Fitzgerald
In Focus
Reged: 01/04/04
Posts: 1032
Loc: AR
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Mike,
I like the fact that you made it accessible from the house. Very, very convenient. Mine has the disadvantage of a 49 mile, 75 minute drive into semi primitive conditions. I must admit I am paying a big convenience penalty for open horizons and dark skies. How are the skies in Bellevue?
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Observing since 1966
Messier Cert #898
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mikey cee
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/18/07
Posts: 2099
Loc: bellevue ne.
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John.... On a dry summer night you can see all the stars in Ursa Minor. Yeah I didn't really see the need for a warm room when you gotta' warm house!  Scott....Just let me know when your comin' thru the rye! Being retired early means every day is a Saturday!  Mike
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Mike 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957).
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C11NoNews
super member
Reged: 05/10/05
Posts: 137
Loc: Chadouillet, France
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Here is mine...
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http://www.cedric-thomas.com
C11 XLT / C80ED / ETX 70
Canon 350d / Vesta SC / Meade DSI
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C11NoNews
super member
Reged: 05/10/05
Posts: 137
Loc: Chadouillet, France
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The control room...
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http://www.cedric-thomas.com
C11 XLT / C80ED / ETX 70
Canon 350d / Vesta SC / Meade DSI
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C11NoNews
super member
Reged: 05/10/05
Posts: 137
Loc: Chadouillet, France
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Outside view...
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http://www.cedric-thomas.com
C11 XLT / C80ED / ETX 70
Canon 350d / Vesta SC / Meade DSI
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csa/montana
Astro Ambassador
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 25835
Loc: montana
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That is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing with us!
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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mikey cee
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/18/07
Posts: 2099
Loc: bellevue ne.
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Blends in perfecto with the "estate"!  Mike
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Mike 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957).
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mizarmms
member
Reged: 03/14/08
Posts: 16
Loc: Spain
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You can see my observatory here:
www.freewebs.com/mizarmms
Mike
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Regards,
Michael
www.miguelmuro.com
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csa/montana
Astro Ambassador
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 25835
Loc: montana
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Mike, thanks for the link to your Observatory, very nice indeed! 
Also Welcome to Cloudy Nights! We are most happy to share these great forums with you; looking forward to more of your posts!
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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skybsd
sage
Reged: 02/01/08
Posts: 231
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Hi Mike,
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You can see my observatory here:
www.freewebs.com/mizarmms
Mike
That's fantastic - cosy! 
Where did you have the pier adapter plate for your EQ-6 made? Or did you buy it? I need one myself, that's why I ask.
Good work!
Regards,
skybsd
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mizarmms
member
Reged: 03/14/08
Posts: 16
Loc: Spain
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It is great to be here! A great forum indeed!
Thank you Carol, I hope to post here, but my English is so...
And thanks to you too, skybsd: I had the pier adapter plate made by a lathe operator, who works here in Spain, near my observatory. It is made with aluminium and its price was roughly 130 €.
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Regards,
Michael
www.miguelmuro.com
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skybsd
sage
Reged: 02/01/08
Posts: 231
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Hi Mike,
Good to hear from you..,
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It is great to be here! A great forum indeed!
Thank you Carol, I hope to post here, but my English is so...
Post away, my friend. If anything whilst learning come new English phrases, we might learn some Spanish ones too!
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And thanks to you too, skybsd: I had the pier adapter plate made by a lathe operator, who works here in Spain, near my observatory. It is made with aluminium and its price was roughly 130 €.
That's good to know. Do you think that the pier adapter fits well with your EQ-6? Do you think you could ask if they can make another one for me, please?
If you want, send me a private message, if you wish to discuss offline.
Thanks again, and keep posting more pictures!
Regards,
skybsd
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andyschlei
member
Reged: 03/05/06
Posts: 25
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
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Finally leaving lurker status here... hope I can keep up with the activity.
Here is a shot of my backyard observatory. I'm planning a second, out in the Anza Valley, where things are quite a bit darker.
Clear skies,
--Andy
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Observatorio de la Ballona
Mar Vista
Lake Riverside Estates
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csa/montana
Astro Ambassador
Reged: 05/14/05
Posts: 25835
Loc: montana
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Andy; Beautiful Observatory! What a nice first post
Welcome to Cloudy Nights! Glad you decided to join us on the forums! Looking forward to more posts from you, especially when you start planning for that dark site!
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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Chris Schroeder
Post Laureate
Reged: 12/11/04
Posts: 4743
Loc: N.E. WI Sky Glow
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I'll second Carol's welcome and yes indeed, that is a beautiful observatory
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Chris
Mallincam Color Hyper Plus
10" DSH with SC DSC, CPC 800 XLT
M102ED S.V., ZS 80FD 10th Anniv, ZS 66SD, PST
POD XL3 http://POD.SchroederCity.com
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andyschlei
member
Reged: 03/05/06
Posts: 25
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
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Thanks Carol and Chris!
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Observatorio de la Ballona
Mar Vista
Lake Riverside Estates
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frankart
member
Reged: 04/17/07
Posts: 40
Loc: so. cent PA
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At last: THE DECK SHED!Or "Rubbermaid to the Rescue."
Since I use my C11 for visual only, I found a dense rubber floor mat('anti-fatigue mat' at Lowes) , concrete pavers and the Celestron AVP's actually work together. Solar venting and solar drop cloth on the roof keep temps down to 5 degrees above outside.
Sure beats lugging everything around.
Frank
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Chris Schroeder
Post Laureate
Reged: 12/11/04
Posts: 4743
Loc: N.E. WI Sky Glow
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Nice setup you have there Frank!
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Chris
Mallincam Color Hyper Plus
10" DSH with SC DSC, CPC 800 XLT
M102ED S.V., ZS 80FD 10th Anniv, ZS 66SD, PST
POD XL3 http://POD.SchroederCity.com
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