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rwiederrich
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Reged: 11/17/05
Posts: 8320
Loc: Bremerton Washington
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"Because my dome would have to be made from stainless or aluminum...... "
Is fiberglass over wood not a good option? 
Oh...I'm sure that it is...just not for me. I have been keeping my eyes open for a used silo dome...that I can make into a dome..
My scopes are too big for a dome that you can buy economically.
A roll-off is better for me.
Rob
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AlienFirstClass
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/13/09
Posts: 738
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Has anyone used an used silo dome for an observatory?
What are they made of and how big are they?
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Mirzam
super member
Reged: 04/01/08
Posts: 118
Loc: Lovettsville, VA
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Barry G. at D & G Optics has an 11-inch f/15 refractor in his converted silo dome if that gives you an idea of the size. I think he said that the dome was 20 feet in diameter. An awesome and classic scope it is too!
Jim
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