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| Martin R. Howell |
 Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:13 pm |
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A dobsonian housed in an observatory.
At the end of this month, I will be moving into my new house (completely
paid for. . .thanks Dad!), and am going to have much darker skies than I
presently do (remember my video post of a year or so back titled, "The
Roundabout"?).
The upcoming backyard is large with a fine open sky view and I must admit
it crossed my mind to stick a humble observatory on the spot. Then I
realized that part of the allure of observational amateur astronomy for me
is the oneness with the totality of nature on a micro (the grass underfoot
and cool breezes on the skin) and macro scale (globs here, nebula there,
and galaxies over yonder).
Seymour (my dobsonian friend) and I will continue to enjoy shelter-free
nights together.
Ping to Chuck Taylor: I will wave as I pass through Tacoma on my way to
the house.
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Martin R. Howell
Worldwide Amateur Astronomer |
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| Ioannis |
| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:08 pm |
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"Martin R. Howell" <martinhowell@ilikestarsisp.com> wrote in message
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A dobsonian housed in an observatory.
At the end of this month, I will be moving into my new house (completely
paid for. . .thanks Dad!), and am going to have much darker skies than I
presently do (remember my video post of a year or so back titled, "The
Roundabout"?).
The upcoming backyard is large with a fine open sky view and I must admit
it crossed my mind to stick a humble observatory on the spot. Then I
realized that part of the allure of observational amateur astronomy for me
is the oneness with the totality of nature on a micro (the grass underfoot
and cool breezes on the skin) and macro scale (globs here, nebula there,
and galaxies over yonder).
Seymour (my dobsonian friend) and I will continue to enjoy shelter-free
nights together.
Lucky for you Martin!
Best of luck and enjoynment for your newfound spot. Some of us don't even have
the priviledge of dark skies anymore or even a home of our own.
We of course expect to see some hefty observation reports, asap.
Quote: Martin R. Howell
Worldwide Amateur Astronomer
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| TMA |
| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:37 pm |
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So why you telling us this Mr. Oxy-moron?
"Martin R. Howell" <martinhowell@ilikestarsisp.com> wrote in message
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A dobsonian housed in an observatory.
At the end of this month, I will be moving into my new house (completely
paid for. . .thanks Dad!), and am going to have much darker skies than I
presently do (remember my video post of a year or so back titled, "The
Roundabout"?).
The upcoming backyard is large with a fine open sky view and I must admit
it crossed my mind to stick a humble observatory on the spot. Then I
realized that part of the allure of observational amateur astronomy for me
is the oneness with the totality of nature on a micro (the grass underfoot
and cool breezes on the skin) and macro scale (globs here, nebula there,
and galaxies over yonder).
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| Marty |
| Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:50 am |
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TMA was asking
Quote: So why you telling us this Mr.
Oxy-moron?
It's interesting reading about another amateur astronomers plans, and
his take on observing from a closed in observatory or from open spaces.
Why do you think we care if you're a keyboard asshole?
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| Dave |
| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:15 am |
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Quote: Then I realized that part of the allure of observational amateur astronomy
for me
is the oneness with the totality of nature on a micro (the grass underfoot
and cool breezes on the skin) and macro scale (globs here, nebula there,
and galaxies over yonder).
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Quote: Martin R. Howell
Worldwide Amateur Astronomer
My thoughts as well.
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| Starlord |
| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 11:48 am |
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Grass? hahaha, you'll not find that is the high mojave desert.
and the wind can be hot and dry at 9pm too.
--
There are those who believe that life here, began out there, far across the
universe, with tribes of humans, who may have been the forefathers of the
Egyptians, or the Toltecs, or the Mayans. Some believe that they may yet be
brothers of man, who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond the
heavens.
The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond
Telescope Buyers FAQ
http://home.inreach.com/starlord
Sidewalk Astronomy
www.sidewalkastronomy.info
The Church of Eternity
http://home.inreach.com/starlord/church/Eternity.html
"Dave" <pleasereplytonewsgroup@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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Quote: Then I realized that part of the allure of observational amateur
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| George Normandin |
| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:41 pm |
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"Martin R. Howell" <> wrote
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A dobsonian housed in an observatory. ........
Martin,
How about a roll-off roof observatory? Or perhaps a roll-off shed? Put
the Dob on a pad or deck or small block support and have the entire shed (or
shelter only a little bigger than the scope) roll off. That way you would
have near instant use of your scope, it would be near air temp, and you
would have complete access to the sky. The shelter would still keep books,
etc, free from dew.
I've considered something similar for my Obsession 20, but it might be
better to just put the scope in a shed and roll it outside to use, leaving a
desk, etc, in the shed. At least the scope would always be fully assembled
and cooled near air temp.
George Normandin |
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