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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Anyone Ever Build a Pit Observatory?Started by DOBguyinGA , 20 Jun 2025  DIY, Equipment, Observatory
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Observatory UnderwayStarted by Victory Pete , 23 Oct 2022 |
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What TYPE of paints for roll-off observatory interior walls?Started by Serenity Now , 29 May 2025 |
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Garage Observatory for a Big DobStarted by JimV , 18 Jun 2025 |
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Anyone got experience disassembling and moving a TI PD-15?Started by PeteM , 18 May 2025 |
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Cow Patch Observatory BuildStarted by flyboyu777 , 17 Jun 2024 Observatory
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Leaving equipment outside?Started by RoyN , 09 Jun 2025 |
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Which 5G router to purchase?Started by Nicola , 27 May 2025 |
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BYO PricingStarted by Victory Pete , 02 Jun 2025 |
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Thomas Observatory Build ThreadStarted by cavedweller , 31 Mar 2025 DIY, Observatory
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Oaks & Stars #3 onlineStarted by KShank , 11 Jun 2025 |
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My Experience with NexDome, Home Dome/Technical Innovations, Skyshed, & ExploraDomeStarted by peculiar_polar_ring , 09 Aug 2024 |
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A “freeware” 3D printed 36” diameter mini domeStarted by Patrick Stone , 04 Jan 2025 |
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"Stuck in the Middle with You" Observatory BuildStarted by Meies , 26 Feb 2025 |
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Weather monitors for observatories?Started by raging_scotsman , 26 Apr 2025 |
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Dome ReliabilityStarted by MountainAir , 04 Jun 2025 |
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the OnCue Obserservatory Control System (D.I.Y.)Started by Paul Romero , 19 Sep 2021 |
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Observatory automation with ASIAIR? Or similarStarted by astrolim , 04 Jun 2025 |
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The 200" Hale Telescope Was Dedicated on June 3, 1948Started by Dave Mitsky , 04 Jun 2025 |
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Hydreon RG-9 and Arduino - need working codeStarted by Craig T , 22 Sep 2024 |
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Anyone know the story here? (Warning: hard to watch)Started by shakafell , 28 Mar 2025 |
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My Observatory Roof Opened in a Lightning Storm — Here’s What Went WrongStarted by CosmicArk , 26 May 2025 |
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Help picking Observatory LocationStarted by Shane1200 , 02 Jun 2025 |
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Angry Rooster ObservatoryStarted by pvh , 15 May 2025 |
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HeatingStarted by Claytoncramer , 19 Nov 2022 |
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Announcement-sold my dark siteStarted by John Fitzgerald , 04 Apr 2025 |
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What are your future observatory building plans?Started by dmilner , 19 May 2025 |
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Mobile observatory stored in garage - I have questionsStarted by Yomamma , 29 May 2025 |
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how Would you Solve This WiFi Issue?Started by PRejto , 25 May 2025 |
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Nexdome Shutter Motor Upgrade - Not stopping at limitsStarted by paulbracken , 17 Jul 2024 Observatory
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What needs to be learned to completely automate an observatory?Started by dmilner , 20 May 2025 |
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Securit/HOA issues with domed vs ROR observatoriesStarted by dmilner , 21 May 2025 |
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Digital Loggers Web Pro SwitchStarted by KShank , 28 May 2025 |
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Evolution of our home observatoryStarted by erictheastrojunkie , 21 May 2025 |
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Grease for ROR wheelsStarted by Meies , 25 May 2025 |
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Anyone build a rolloff dome?Started by Dick Jacobson , 24 May 2025 |
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Just how bad would this deck be ?Started by SpacedCowboy , 18 May 2025 |
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The Wile E. Coyote Observatory BuildStarted by Jeff Morgan , 17 Apr 2025 |
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This may be crazy, but...Started by SpacedCowboy , 22 May 2025 |
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Roll off observatoryStarted by RodP , 18 May 2025 |
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Grease to lubricate the roll of roof railsStarted by syxbach , 13 May 2025 |
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Stumbled upon some pretty affordable but solid metal Pier options with minimal DIY requiredStarted by calypsob , 21 Apr 2025 |
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New Observatory in the Bahamas! ( Haven't come up with a good name yet)Started by TelescopeBah , 23 Mar 2025 |
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Building an observatory above garageStarted by doveofthesea , 26 Jan 2020 |
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Roll off roof problem/securityStarted by np252003 , 29 Apr 2025 |
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The "Astro Shed" pier and scope installationStarted by robjme , 09 Apr 2025 |
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