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Old 01-07-2021, 11:29 PM
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strongmanmike (Michael)
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Wow, congrats Mike, hooe you have some great astro adventures there! Though yeah, bushfire risk will be large and increasing, make sure you're insured 😮. Fingers crossed for many clear night and few big fires, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you achieve with even darker skies.
Thanks a lot Andy yes it is very exciting

Going up with my 12" dob this weekend, for three days, alone, hopefully I will be able to get some clear skies to check out the seeing

There are some large open areas on the property, with amazing fully open skies above but where ever I end up putting it, I will be sure to clear a large area around the observatory and will keep it that way...and of course, I will cover it with adequate insurance, as I have always done with my observatories and gear

Besides...many observatories have to deal with being built amongst the trees, high up on mountains...so Eagleview will be in good company

Mike
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