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OBSERVATORY
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OBSERVATORY

Here are a few images of my backyard observatory and the method I used to build it.

The center pier and bender board frame for the floor.

The center pier and bender board frame for the floor.

Observatory

The INTES MK 66 f/12 mounted on a Astro Physics 800 mount

The INTES MK 66 f/12 mounted on a Astro Physics 800 mount

The 1/4 inch masonite covering is in place

The 1/4 inch masonite covering is in place

Building the dome frame in the garage.

Building the dome frame in the garage.

Transporting the top plate to the observatory site.

Transporting the top plate to the observatory site.

The dome frame is mounted and ready for covering.

The dome frame is mounted and ready for covering.

TEC Telescope Engineering Company 8 inch f/15 and a Megrez80 f/6 guide scope.

TEC Telescope Engineering Company 8 inch f/15 and a Megrez80 f/6 guide scope.

gerry.pennington@gmail.com