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Old 19-02-2015, 05:22 AM
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Observatory Completed

Hello Guys.
Well I have just completed building my observatory, equipment installed and up and running, will update with inside fotos


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Old 19-02-2015, 07:41 AM
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Hi Geoff, nice one.
But Observatories are never 'complete'. There is always something else that needs to be modified\fixed\upgraded. Otherwise you'd have no excuse to be out there fiddling with things

If you haven't had an Ob before you will find you get at least 10 x more use out of all your gear.

Enjoy !!
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Old 19-02-2015, 02:42 PM
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Looks good Geoff

Looking forward to seeing the inside, I reckon you'll get lots of enjoyment from that project.

Cheers
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Old 19-02-2015, 03:16 PM
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Yep! you are definitely an astronomer Geoff.....the tell tail socks worn with sandals are a dead give away

Great looking observatory, enjoy

Mike
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Old 20-02-2015, 01:26 AM
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Cool

Sweet !!
& comes with "Fort Knox" locks
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Old 20-02-2015, 04:47 AM
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Thanks guys. Yes, since the observatory was completed, I seem to spend more time in there than inside the house.

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Old 24-02-2015, 12:13 AM
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Is this an Explora Dome kit observatory?
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Old 24-02-2015, 11:19 AM
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Yes. This is the Explora Dome. Here is my equipment setup.
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Old 24-02-2015, 09:44 PM
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Now that's a dog house I'd love to be sent out too!! Your a lucky man.
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Old 02-05-2015, 05:52 PM
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What sort of mount is that? Nice scopes too. Very jealous.
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Old 02-05-2015, 06:21 PM
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Yes. This is the Explora Dome. Here is my equipment setup.
Geoff
Geoff. Might I ask. What length sidebyside plate is that? And what distance from middle of saddle on 12" to middle of saddle on refractor? I'm thinking the same. Cheers.
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