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Moving to FL.. I get to build a observatory!
Last post 06-29-2009 11:31 AM by mustachemurder. 2 replies.
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  • 06-29-2009 07:31 AM

    Moving to FL.. I get to build a observatory!

     Well after a very long time of thinking ive decided to move out to FL to live with the rents on their horse farm.  They are allowing me to build a observatory on their property too!  It has very very dark skies, blue/black on light pollution charts.  Very excited, i hope to find a nice club down there too.  Now to decide on what kind of observatory to setup.  The area is far enough inland to not worry about flooding from hurricanes but high winds are a def.

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  • 06-29-2009 10:33 AM In reply to

    Re: Moving to FL.. I get to build a observatory!

    There doesn't seem to be much left in the observatories forum, but you might try posting there and see if you get any suggestions.

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  • 06-29-2009 11:31 AM In reply to

    Re: Moving to FL.. I get to build a observatory!

     oops didnt even realize there was one haha! Thanks!

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    Orion 100mm Refractor f/6 600mm Focal Length
    Celestron Advanced GT CG-5
    Nikon D40
    Starlight Xpress MX-516

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    http://company7.com - Favorite Astro Store
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