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12 years 10 months ago #91961 by JohnONeill
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Hi,

I have made a web page to follow the construction of my observatory, which is still underr construction.

Please follow the link on Variable Star Nights to 'Building a Back Yard Observatory'.

I hope this may give a few ideas to others. Also suggestions welcome.

John

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12 years 10 months ago #92036 by Donegal Skies
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Thanks for the link John.

I plan on doing something similar in the summer- fingers crossed! So I'll read your post with interest. It looks like you done a great job on it. Well done.

All the best,

Brendan

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12 years 10 months ago #92041 by JohnONeill
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Brendan,

Glad you liked it. I have just updated my website ( Variable Star Nights ) with some more photos, that bring
the construction up to date to early January 2012.

Good progress is being made while the snow keeps off!

John

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12 years 10 months ago #92053 by Mike
Nice one John, it’s going to be a fine observatory indeed. Many thanks for sharing your pics and info on the observatory build; it sure helps other amateur astronomers here who aspire to having a permanent observing set-up of their own someday. Looking forward to the unfolding story, do keep us updated and the best of luck with the build.

Best wishes and clear skies
Mike

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12 years 10 months ago #92055 by Keith g
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Thanks for posting Juohn, I too would love to have a set up like this one day, I find that not having one is rerally holding me back, ah some day.......

Keith.

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12 years 9 months ago #92191 by JohnONeill
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Mike & Keith,

Good they inspire you.

Now doing the roof. I am updated the pictures. See: Variable Star Nights

John

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