Observatories
A forum for discussing the ins and outs of current observatories as well as sharing designs, and ideas. Manufacturers and Vendors are invited to attend.
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Post a pic. of your observatory!Started by Rick Needham , 10 Apr 2006 |
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List of ObservatoriesStarted by RobVG , 21 Apr 2007 |
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Best of Observatory Links!Started by csa/montana , 15 Sep 2010 |
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Observatories Forum GuidelinesStarted by MMICKELS , 29 Jan 2005 |
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How tall can I make a pierStarted by GoFish , 24 Jan 2021 |
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Deck Engineering (...for a backyard observatory)Started by mmalik , 13 Oct 2019 |
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NexDome User ExperienceStarted by AJ132 , 13 Feb 2017 |
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Slow Poke ObservatoryStarted by Mryak , 07 Apr 2017 |
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Why build piers in obs instead of just using a tripod?Started by nathmath , 24 Dec 2020 |
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UPS for in the observatory?Started by DaveB , 07 Nov 2020 |
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Constructing a 12' Backyard ObservatoryStarted by vipinpsharma , 24 Jan 2021 |
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ROR BUILDERSStarted by checkitout , 21 Oct 2020 |
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Just Installed ExploraDome -- Have Some Questions...Started by MJB87 , 23 Jan 2021 |
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Started Construction of the Edgewood Skies ObservatoryStarted by ClownFish , 06 Jul 2020  observatory
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Converting a shed to a ROR?Started by archer1960 , 17 Jan 2021 |
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Anyone using a Nexdome as a Remote Observatory?Started by Lightpath , 17 Feb 2020 |
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Suggestion on the design of a roll-off roof observatory foundation (slab)Started by syxbach , 19 Jan 2021 |
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Planning a new NexDome setupStarted by Bubblefish , 14 Jan 2021 |
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Has anyone successfully mitigated the tendency of the PD15 dome from sinking in the middle?Started by EdM2 , 12 Jan 2021 |
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Observatory owner?Started by Celestial awe , 02 Jan 2021 |
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WiFi control of Ash DomeStarted by Pershina , 23 Jan 2021 equipment, observatory
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Any suggestions for buying and assembling an Ash Dome?Started by EdM2 , 21 Jan 2021 |
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Rooftop observatory challengesStarted by Ittaku , 22 Jan 2021 |
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ROR HelpStarted by njrusty , 18 Jan 2021 |
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red LED lightingStarted by mgn , 21 Jan 2021 |
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Home Brew Pier Design- Does this have any chance of working?Started by Rac19 , 24 May 2020 |
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Observatory for a 12 inch dobsonian? Need help.Started by JustSpaceThings , 19 Jan 2021 |
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SkyShed POD Permit?Started by Andrewf , 21 Jan 2021 |
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Cosmic Acres!Started by tim53 , 10 May 2013 |
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Arduino based Weather Station and Observing Conditions DriverStarted by ManojK , 15 Oct 2016 |
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Dome IdeaStarted by hypergolic , 20 Jan 2021 |
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'Quick Connect Pier'?Started by rk2k2 , 18 Jan 2021 |
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Low Light Security CameraStarted by JMW , 17 Jan 2021 |
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Buying Remote Piece of Land?Started by giganova , 29 Dec 2020 |
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'Quick Connect Pier'?Started by rk2k2 , 18 Jan 2021 |
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ROR rolling during peak winterStarted by sberrada , 20 Dec 2020 |
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Thomasville ObservatoryStarted by cavedweller , 05 Jan 2021 |
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The Remote Control Observatory.Started by cardanoc , 19 Jan 2021 |
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Beginning to plan a cheap DIY pier project.Started by zakry3323 , 13 Jan 2021 |
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Would like some suggestions about making a domeStarted by wavefront , 17 Jan 2021 ATM, DIY, observatory, reflector
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Moving over to ASCOM from INDIStarted by ClownFish , 18 Jan 2021 |
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Roll-Off BuildingsStarted by aleigh , 07 Jan 2021 |
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Does Your Pier Do This?Started by mearnest , 13 Jan 2021 |
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When Planning an Observatory, Do You Plan For Distance/Dark Sky Site, or Convience Close to Home!Started by RalphMeisterTigerMan , 08 Dec 2020 |
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Exploradome: metal or wood buildingStarted by Dave D , 29 Dec 2018 |
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New 8x10 Skyshed ROR with solar powerStarted by Taylor , 15 Aug 2019 |
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DIY shed and domeStarted by Ayan , 17 Jan 2021 |
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Area 3751 dome shutter operation video (link)Started by Stevegeo , 13 Jan 2021 |
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Connecting a Mac to the Nexdome Shutter via USBStarted by ClownFish , 14 Jan 2021 |
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All sky camera and daytime temperatureStarted by decep , 09 Jan 2021 |
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