New observatories showcase opportunity.

[bloodhound31]

Hi all, it's been a while since I last put out the call for all those wonderful home-built observatories out there. There must be a lot of new ones up now.

The page is already quite long and has a lot of great ideas for inspiration. There are some dedicated astro nuts out there! ;)

If you would like your efforts showcased on my "Other Observatories" page, please send me an email to infoatasignobservatorydotcom

Send a nice picture of the outside of your observatory, a short paragraph and a link to your own website if you have one.

Here's the page it will appear on.
http://www.asignobservatory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53

Cheers,

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

There must be a few new observatories out there now. Anyone care to add theirs to the list?

Baz.

[stephenb]

Well done Baz. This is an excellent resource. Having the owners allow you to post information on their wonderful builds on the one page is a great idea! And very easy to read too :thumbsup: C'mon anyone else out there with a backyard setup, get on board with Baz's website!

[MuntiNZ]

No offense Baz but when I go to your site it feels like Im back in Sunaday school!!! :lol:
Could you may be move it to a different web site or some thing?
It is pretty awesome to see the Aussie obsys in one place to gether but the religo stuff on the pages gives me the heeby jeebys! :D

[bloodhound31]

Nup! Sorry mate, that's just me. Everyone around here knows I don't push it here. I respect your aversions mate, so I won't be offended if you don't visit my site again.

It's been up for years and I have had very few complaints. Just the opposite in fact.

Cheers!

Baz.

[MuntiNZ]

Heh heh yea Ok mate. Amen to you. ;) :P

[bloodhound31]

Bless ya!

Baz:D

[Brettstar6754]

Thanks for the warning Munti
I was about to contribute.

Brett

[stephenb]

Baz, just one constructive comment? According to my screen, the title (which is linked) for each observatory is too close to the image above it. You may need just a tiny bit more gap to separate the individual entries. Did all that make sense? :confused2: :lol:

[bloodhound31]

Thanks Stephen. Looks like I might have to give the whole page a bit of an overhaul to freshen it up.

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

G'day Brett, if you don't want to put your obs up because I express my views on my own site, that's of course up to you mate. Respect.:)

If it's any comfort, you may notice that the page itself has no religious content, just some other parts of my site.

I have tried to keep the practical and the other separate and it would be a shame if folks didn't share their wonderful efforts in the spirit of helping other budding astronomers, just because I believe in God. There are plenty of secular people's obs' on there already, just as I share my practical ideas on this site where religion is a no-no.

No worries though, have a good one.:thumbsup:

Baz.

[stephenb]

nooo Baz, It looks terrific :thumbsup: Just the spacing that's all. Apart from that, it is simple, effective and easy to read and navigate around. Very uncluttered.:thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

:lol: Thanks Stephen. I'll be careful not to spoil it mate.;)

Baz.

[poppasmurf]

Hi Baz, I just sent you an email to add my obs to your site. Keep up the good work mate.

[CoolhandJo]

Going to add mine!

[bloodhound31]

Added mate! Thanks! Looks awesome too!

http://www.asignobservatory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=27

Baz :D

[bloodhound31]

Looking forward to it Paul! :thumbsup:

[Ric]

It a great resource Baz, you've done well.

Once my Obs gets off the drawing table I'll most definitely be adding it as well.

Cheers

[ballaratdragons]

Hey Baz, once we finish building our Club Obs will it be OK on your Obs page or do they have to be privately owned and built?
We won't be offended if it is for private obs only. :thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

Looking forward to it mate!



Happy to include it! It's all about sharing ideas and inspiring others!

Baz.:D

[ballaratdragons]

:thumbsup: Thanks Baz.

[Paul Haese]

Barry you can use mine if you like. I take it you know how to find it?

[bloodhound31]

Found it no probs mate. But where are pics of the OUTSIDE of your obs?

Maybe they are with that Jupiter file I sent you a couple of years back... :P :P :P :lol: ;)

Edit: Found pics of your obs. Sadly, no Jupiter file.... ;):P

[Paul Haese]

Bottom of page 2 mate

http://paulhaese.net/BuildinganObservatory2.html

Not sure about the dvd you sent years ago. I will take a look around home and see what I can find.:eyepop:

[bloodhound31]

Done mate! You are now added!

Link (http://www.asignobservatory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=27)

Baz.

[CoolhandJo]

Hi Barry

just got around to sending you the pics! Let me know if you need anything else or more description.

[bloodhound31]

Thanks Paul. Just sent you a couple of return emails mate. Putting it on soon! :thumbsup:

Baz.