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Old 27-03-2011, 07:46 AM
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How goes the observatory Statton ?
Post a few piccies as the project unfolds so I can see how it works out.
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Old 27-03-2011, 12:47 PM
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Not the best looking obs at the moment but it will do the job, going with a different design.
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Old 27-03-2011, 09:00 PM
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That's a better design for sure.
Is it mounted over a trampoline base?.
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Old 28-03-2011, 12:51 AM
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Thats looking good, kinda looks like the Apollo lunar module.
One small step to the bavkyard obs, one vast window to the stars.
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Old 01-04-2011, 01:11 PM
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yea just an old trampoline base that i picked up from the tip,just took the mat out im planning on adding a solid floor to it just gotta figure it out.
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Old 20-04-2011, 10:02 AM
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i LOVE ur scopes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old 20-04-2011, 10:19 AM
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Statton, that site you gave here in your first post has been suspended
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