I decided to build a Roll off Roof observatory in the back pasture. Im tired of my neighbors porch lights interfering with my observing. I got a great deal done this past weekend.
Anyone else have a backyard observatory?
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- PA
PaulJun 1, 2023The closest I have are glasses -- I'm not kidding.
No telescope, no microscope, no binoculars.
Oh, I do have a magnifying glass -- but don't know where it is.
ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 1, 2023
If Im in an area with dark clear skies, I like to just lay down and look up and take it all in. With just my glasses too.
ReactReply - PAPaulJun 2, 2023
I used to know more about the stars than I do now. Used to be able to tell time by looking at the stars.
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JimJun 2, 2023I used to dream of having a personal observatory. I could tell you everything you wanted to know about the Hale 200" at Mount Palormar
However, I'm out of my league nowadays. What do you use? Will it have a permanent mount? How are you dealing with vibration/shakiness?
ReactReply - MEMemberOriginal PosterJun 2, 2023
I have a 12 diameter concrete reinforced with rebar pier with a 2 diameter, 3 deep concrete footing. Im not worried about vibrations. There is a 1/4 space between the pier and floor.
The observatory telescope is a 9.25 Celestron SCT.ReactReply