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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Naming of personal observatoriesStarted by Omeganon , 11 Jul 2021 |
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Pouring pad at same time as piersStarted by LoveChina61 , 25 Jul 2021 |
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Minimalist ObservatoriesStarted by Alex McConahay , 30 May 2021 |
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West Texas Observatory (WTO)Started by syxbach , 04 Apr 2021 |
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If you built a ROR into your roof, could you share pics?Started by Taylor , 01 Jul 2021 |
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Nexdome Shutter Calibration ErrorStarted by Drwazza , 31 Jul 2021 |
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Started Construction of the Edgewood Skies ObservatoryStarted by ClownFish , 06 Jul 2020  observatory
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Nexdome securityStarted by jase.wells , 29 Jun 2021 |
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how high can i go with a pier ?Started by DENISANNA , 29 Jul 2021 |
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Deck Engineering (...for a backyard observatory)Started by mmalik , 13 Oct 2019 |
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Stoltzfus Structures ROR ObservatoriesStarted by dnagy1943 , 23 Jul 2021 |
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Include a manual winch / manual chain block in your home observatoryStarted by Visit-the-Moon , 29 Jul 2021 Celestron, Observatory
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SHipping containers for observatoriesStarted by DENISANNA , 20 Jun 2021 |
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Heat and telescope Storage issueStarted by Taoist8750 , 26 Jul 2021 |
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Aleko 2750 sliding gate opener for RORStarted by jerahian , 23 Feb 2021 |
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17 Foot Plexiglas Dome ObservatoryStarted by paulabel , 10 Jul 2021 |
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Using one brake rotor versus twoStarted by Kcormier19 , 25 Jul 2021 |
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Beginner question on Nexdome #1Started by ssa2294 , 25 Jul 2021 |
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Virtual Tour of Remote ObservatoryStarted by ac4lt , 28 Jul 2021 |
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And so it Begins.... Part IIStarted by rockethead26 , 27 Jul 2021 |
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Best software for slaving an Ash Dome to a Planewave mount?Started by EdM2 , 13 Jul 2021 |
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Pros and Cons of putting the dome on the House Roof?Started by Am33r , 27 Jul 2021 |
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Three Stones Observatory Build logStarted by ssagerian , 28 Oct 2019 |
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Abandoned Observatory in NJ (Update)Started by schmeah , 17 Jul 2021 |
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Built a eyepiece cabinet for my Observatory.Started by StephenH , 12 Jul 2021 |
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One vs Two Piece TrackStarted by ccard , 18 Jul 2021 Observatory
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Xodus Observatory at the Old Nashville Zoo Build LogStarted by Omeganon , 26 Jul 2021 |
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SkyShed POD questions.Started by PederP , 27 Jun 2021 |
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Pulsar domeStarted by benbendube , 24 Jul 2021 Observatory
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DIY cloud sensorsStarted by archer1960 , 05 Jul 2021 |
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4G/5G router with WAN failover and external antenna. Which one?Started by Nicola , 17 Jun 2021 |
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Observatory Insulation in the Southwest USStarted by DuaneS , 17 Jul 2021 |
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Building the giant Magellan Telescope.Started by Stevencbradley , 21 Jul 2021 Mirror Making, Observatory and 1 more...
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CN Observatory tourStarted by John Fitzgerald , 19 Jul 2021 |
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We have a new moderator: LadyhawkeStarted by MJB87 , 18 Jul 2021 |
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Mechanisms of double-door splitting observatory domes?Started by Lucullus , 18 Jul 2021 |
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Recent interactions with Babak at NexDome?Started by Omeganon , 16 Apr 2021 |
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Abandoned Observatory in NJStarted by schmeah , 30 Jun 2017 |
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10’ Metal NexDomeStarted by SiriusFritz , 14 Jul 2021 |
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Observatory planning booksStarted by Oyaji , 23 Jun 2021 |
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MY 500$ top roof observatoryStarted by phoenix88 , 03 Jul 2021 |
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DIY motorized dome shutter? (NexDome or similar)Started by AlexTardif , 11 Jan 2021 |
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Advice on safely swapping Car Battery power sourceStarted by smithja6 , 15 Jul 2021 |
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A "Wife Approved" Todmorden PierStarted by ngatel , 06 Jul 2021 |
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Painting a metal dome?Started by EdM2 , 23 Jun 2021 |
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anti vibrationStarted by DENISANNA , 14 Jul 2021 |
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