That's very,very good to hear. Does your university and/or club have a web
page?

One thing I'm very curious about is if dew accumulates on the outside of the
window or how dirty the window gets. I'm not clear at the moment as to whether
something goes over the window when the shutter use is no longer needed. That
is, is there some screen that covers it when it's not in use so that hail, dirt
or whatever doesn't damage the glass?

I hope that by the time you are in a position to buy one that the price has
come dome considerably.

Greg wrote:

> Wayne,
>
> The university that I attend and that our club uses has one of the ash
> domes with the window and I only have one work to say...GREAT!!! It is so
> wonderful to be able to observe in the winter in comfort. I understand they
> are not cheap but I plan on saving for one when I get around to building my
> observatory in the next few years. The window is ground glass, and imposes
> no problems. We do various types of imaging and film work through it. Good
> Luck!!
>
> Clear Skies,
> Greg Smith
> Kokomo, In.

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