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12 years 2 months ago #95314 by albertw
Another observatory complete! was created by albertw
Well, far from complete, but perfectly functional for visual observing and very basic photography.

I've written up a few blog posts about the construction. Thanks especially to Dave Grennan and Michael O'Connell for invaluable advice on construction!

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Albert White MSc FRAS
Chairperson, International Dark Sky Association - Irish Section
www.darksky.ie/
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12 years 2 months ago #95315 by Derek Davey
Replied by Derek Davey on topic Re: Another observatory complete!
it looks brilliant, if only I had a garden.
some clear skies now and your away with it

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12 years 2 months ago #95316 by flt158
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Wow, Albert. What a fine shot! May you have many clear nights for many years. Fine scope you have too -a 9.25 Celestron.

I love the photo of M57. Myself and Valerie observed the star that you have to the upper left of the nebula. It is my faintest star yet in my scope -magnitude 12.4. Very bright in your photo.

Aubrey.

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12 years 2 months ago #95317 by michaeloconnell
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Well done Al.
That was fast work!

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12 years 2 months ago - 12 years 2 months ago #95318 by dave_lillis
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Nice one Al, you're well set up now.
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)

Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go. :)
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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12 years 2 months ago #95319 by Seanie_Morris
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Nice work Al, well done! Love the paint finish on the outside!

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Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.

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