Re: [M]: Observatory Ideas
| Subject: | Re: [M]: Observatory Ideas |
| From: | John Hoot |
| Date: | Wed Jan 21 15:25:20 1998 |
>I have come to realize that there Is A Good Spot after all for an
>observatory on my property.Im embarrassed to say it took me 4 years to
>figure this out. Now come all the questions. Mainly, to build a dome or roll
>off style. I am set up for remote use with LX200 and ST7 but think it might
>be nice to have everything close to scope. I am leaning toward a roll off
>with a small control room that is weather tight and temp controlled. The
>only advantage I can see immediately to a dome would be protection for the
>scope from wind. Does anyone know of a source or sources for observatory
>building info. All ideas and experience sought.
>Thanks In Advance
>Mark Cearley
>markcearley@geocities.com
>
I finished an observatory this summer for my LX200 12" and am LOVING.. IT.
>From my experience, a DOME is better wind and stray light protection, but if
you are planing on entertaining (Having friends, cub scouts, and
particularly novice around), a roll off roof will be more hospitable and
prevent alot of head banging.
-JH
>observatory on my property.Im embarrassed to say it took me 4 years to
>figure this out. Now come all the questions. Mainly, to build a dome or roll
>off style. I am set up for remote use with LX200 and ST7 but think it might
>be nice to have everything close to scope. I am leaning toward a roll off
>with a small control room that is weather tight and temp controlled. The
>only advantage I can see immediately to a dome would be protection for the
>scope from wind. Does anyone know of a source or sources for observatory
>building info. All ideas and experience sought.
>Thanks In Advance
>Mark Cearley
>markcearley@geocities.com
>
I finished an observatory this summer for my LX200 12" and am LOVING.. IT.
>From my experience, a DOME is better wind and stray light protection, but if
you are planing on entertaining (Having friends, cub scouts, and
particularly novice around), a roll off roof will be more hospitable and
prevent alot of head banging.
-JH
