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Backyard Observatories Custom Built Observatory
Aug 26 2007 02:35 AM |
Erix
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PCW Memorial Observatory – Custom Built by Backyard Observatories
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Erika Rix
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Dan's 12" Pier Plates
Jan 06 2010 10:25 AM |
Lord Beowulf
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Ok, for anyone thinking of pouring the concrete pier, the whole point is to have stability; gobs and gobs of stability (and of course to get rid of the tripod legs my wife always
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Michael Foegelle
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Cover Your Astro Portable Observatory
Dec 28 2009 09:20 AM |
walrus
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This observatory is easily assembled and broken down, it provides a nice wind break and blocks stray light, it protects you for dew and with the optionally made top cover can help to seal off
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Rusty Walston
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SkyShed POD (Personal Observatory Dome)
Dec 21 2009 11:37 AM |
indyastro
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Setup was substantially easier than building an observatory from scratch. However, the process wasn't exactly seamless. The dome comes in two pairs (four quadrants) that have to be
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Bruce Bowman
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AstroGizmo's AstroGazer
Dec 06 2007 02:13 AM |
Snaproll
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The observatory evaluation criterion was formed from posts on Cloudynights and applies to all three observatories, the ED, POD and now the AG
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Jim Welisek
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ExploraDome and POD Domes
Oct 12 2007 05:41 AM |
Guest
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Until recently the only low-cost alternatives have been opened roofed tents, PVC based enclosures or roll-off roofs.
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James Welisek
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Sirius 11.5' Observatory
Jun 09 2007 01:34 AM |
Dan McConaughy
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It's been two and a half years since I received and built my Sirius 11.5' Observatory
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Daniel McConaughy
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Unihedron Sky Quality Meter
Dec 08 2005 03:17 AM |
Starman1
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It is a hand-held sky brightness measuring meter that gives a reading of the night sky's brightness in magnitudes per square arc-second
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Don Pensack
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Dark Sky Portable Panels
Mar 10 2005 01:44 PM |
jokun
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I recently acquired a Takahashi Mewlon 300. The open design of this scope makes it vulnerable to wind gust. I found I needed a way to block the constant Texas breeze. I spent some time trying to locate a solution with little luck. I finally stumbled on an ad at the back of Sky and Telescope for panels that block light. The design looked like it would make a good wind block.
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Jeff Webb
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