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Old 01-05-2009, 07:25 PM
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stephenb (Stephen)
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I guess the dome concept evolved from a simple series of basic elements:

the sky is a dome, 360 degrees in all directions...
therefore...
the telescope within the enclosure will be moving 360 degrees in all directions...
therefore...
the enclosure can be build in a circular shape...
therefore...
the roof can also be built in a circular shape and can move on a circular rail or track...

well, you get the picture. That's my thought process...
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