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   Flat   Snaproll Post Laureate Reged: 02/20/04 Posts: 3459 Loc: Wisconsin Poll:If you own/use an observatory       01/16/08 06:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   The results of this poll is the property of Cloudy Nights and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission. It is for entertainment purposes only. How long have you owned or regularly used an observatory? You may choose only one Less than one year One to five years Over five years How many observatories do you own or regularly use? You may choose only one Only one, who needs more? Have access to or own multiple observatories Is your observatory design a: You may choose only one Roll off roof Shuttered round dome Single clamshell Multi (bonnet) clamshell Tent or light panels Other What is the building constructed of? You may choose 3 Wood Plastic Fiberglass Metal Fabric Brick Other What is the primary roof/dome component? You may choose 3 Wood Plastic Fiberglass Metal Fabric Other No roof (open air tent) If equipped with a rotating dome, what is its interior size? You may choose only one Eight feet or less Between 8 and 10 feet Larger than 10 feet not applicable What is the basic shape (footprint) of your building? You may choose only one Square Rectangular Round Irregular (bays, storage areas) What is the approximate squate footage of the building footprint? You may choose only one Approximately 8X8 feet (64 sq ft) Approximately 10X10 feet (100 sq ft) Larger than 10X10 feet What is your observatory constructed on? You may choose 2 Bare ground/gravel Cement pad Wood deck Other Is your observatory constructed from: You may choose 2 What plans did you use for construction? My own design Vendor supplied plans and my own materials Vendor provided plans and materials Is your observatory: You may choose only one A permanent installation Semi-portable Highly portable What best matches your use of the observatory? You may choose only one All visual Mostly visual, some imaging half imaging and half visual Mostly imaging, some visual All imaging What best describes the primary instrument(s)? You may choose 2 Refractor Reflector (Newtonian) Compound (Cats, Maks) Other What is the aperture size of the main instrument? You may choose only one Under 6 inches 6 to less than 8 inches 8 to less than 10 inches 10 to less than 12 inches 12 to less than 16 inches 16 inches or larger What is the primary mount in the observatory? You may choose only one GEM (German Equatorial Mount) Fork mount Altitude/azimuth Other Is your primary mount: You may choose only one Powered/driven by motors Unpowered, moved by hand To locate objects, how is your mount primarily used? You may choose only one Strictly visual/finderscope reference Setting circles Encoder equipped GOTO capability What is your primary mount attached to? You may choose only one Concrete pier Metal pier Wood pier Composite (ie wood and metal) Manufacturer's tripod Alt/az base (dob) Other Do you use dew heaters or dew shields in the observatory? You may choose only one Seldom About 50% of the time Almost always What is the true meaning of life? You may choose only one To own an observatory To own a telescope and observatory 42 Votes accepted from (01/16/08 12:00 AM) to (No end specified) View the results of this poll -------------------- -Jim- Happiness is a clear sky and a Denk II old AP images and some new C14 Hyperstar images Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Poll:If you own/use an observatory Snaproll 01/16/08 06:13 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/21/08 06:12 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Snaproll   01/21/08 06:32 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Pedestal   01/22/08 05:49 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/22/08 06:19 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Doug Culbertson   01/22/08 06:04 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Doug Culbertson   01/21/08 06:52 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/22/08 11:11 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Snaproll   01/22/08 11:34 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/22/08 01:21 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Kaizu   01/22/08 06:07 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/22/08 06:24 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Chris Schroeder   01/23/08 01:41 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/23/08 01:59 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Chris Schroeder   01/23/08 06:57 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/23/08 07:33 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Doug Culbertson   01/22/08 04:26 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/22/08 05:10 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/21/08 06:46 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Snaproll   01/16/08 08:37 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Dubboy   01/21/08 03:06 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Pedestal   01/16/08 11:56 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Snaproll   01/17/08 09:28 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory ~Steph~   01/17/08 02:09 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory ~Steph~   01/17/08 02:13 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory MikeN202od   01/21/08 02:50 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Snaproll   01/17/08 02:32 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Chris Schroeder   01/17/08 08:34 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory DeanS   01/19/08 11:49 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Kaizu   01/19/08 02:29 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory o1d_dude   01/19/08 04:03 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory gilligan   01/21/08 11:36 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory MikeN202od   01/21/08 02:38 PM A couple of points about the questions MotorPsycho   02/22/08 07:09 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Telescopeman54   01/29/08 07:40 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory rwiederrich   01/30/08 10:50 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory BCB   01/17/08 04:52 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory HendyPhoto   01/17/08 10:15 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Scott Horstman   01/17/08 11:22 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Snaproll   01/17/08 11:29 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Rick Woods   02/21/08 07:29 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory RobVG   01/16/08 10:47 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory HendyPhoto   01/16/08 11:09 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Old Dinosaur   01/16/08 11:55 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Jim_Scott   02/03/08 09:18 PM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Old Dinosaur   02/04/08 08:37 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Rick Woods   02/21/08 07:40 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory Old Dinosaur   02/21/08 08:30 AM Re: Poll:If you own/use an observatory BluewaterObserva   02/18/08 04:43 PM Extra information 6 registered and 2 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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