Starhoo Sky Conditions - LET THERE BE NIGHT!
My Astronomy Journey
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PDF of slides for a recent presentation about my amateur astronomy experiences.

Bird House Observatory
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The completed fully open birdhouse obsevatory.

Bird House Observatory
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Plan for a "Bird House Obsevatory." Built this around 2000 in Rowley, MA

Starhoo Observatory
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Built in 2007, the observatory features a garage motor that opens the roof. Some damage to the motor gear requires the roof to be closed manually.

New QHY16200A CFW7 CCD Camera
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The QHY16200A replaces a QSI690 that broke. Got it on the mount and working last night.

Building an Observatory - Floor Plan
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The floor of the observatory, built around the pier.

Building an Observatory - The Pier
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In 2007, I dug a 4 foot deep hole and poured a 12" diameter concrete pier for the mount.

 
 
 

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