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Astronomy magazine's new observatory
David Eicher
Astronomy magazine’s new observatory at Rancho Hidalgo, New Mexico, primed for a night of observing. Related blog: Editors dedicate Astronomy magazine's new observatory Photo credit: David J. Eicher, editor
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Fri, Sep 18 2009
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Clyde Tombaugh's 16-inch telescope at Rancho Hidalgo
David Eicher
Gene Turner purchased and reassembled Pluto discoverer Clyde Tombaugh’s personal 16-inch telescope and dedicated it September 17. Related blog: Editors dedicate Astronomy magazine's new observatory Photo credit: David J. Eicher, editor
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Fri, Sep 18 2009
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Dave Eicher, David Levy, Kevin Keefe pose with Clyde Tombaugh's telescope
David Eicher
Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher, Contributing Editor David Levy, and Publisher Kevin Keefe pose with Clyde Tombaugh’s rededicated telescope September 17. Related blog: Editors dedicate Astronomy magazine's new observatory Photo credit: David J. Eicher, editor
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Fri, Sep 18 2009
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Patsy Tombaugh poses in front Clyde's 16-inch telescope
David Eicher
Now 97 years old and in spirited health, Patsy Tombaugh, Clyde’s widow, poses in front of the 16-inch telescope September 17. Related blog: Editors dedicate Astronomy magazine's new observatory Photo credit: David J. Eicher, editor
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Fri, Sep 18 2009
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Cakes to celebrate dedication of Pluto Park
David Eicher
At the ceremony, Loy Guzman prepared multiple cakes to celebrate the dedication of Pluto Park, the Tombaugh telescope, and Astronomy magazine’s observatory. Related blog: Editors dedicate Astronomy magazine's new observatory Photo credit: David J. Eicher, editor
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Fri, Sep 18 2009
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David Levy speaks about Clyde Tombaugh
David Eicher
Astronomy columnist and Tombaugh biographer David Levy gave a speech about Clyde’s life for the group assembled at the dedication. Related blog: Editors dedicate Astronomy magazine's new observatory Photo credit: David J. Eicher, editor
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Fri, Sep 18 2009
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Astronomy magazine's observatory as viewed from the Tombaugh telescope
David Eicher
Astronomy magazine’s observatory as viewed from the Tombaugh telescope September 17. Related blog: Editors dedicate Astronomy magazine's new observatory Photo credit: David J. Eicher, editor
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Fri, Sep 18 2009
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New building at Rancho Hidalgo to hold telescopes for Astronomy, Astronomical League, and Vanderbilt University
David Eicher
A newly built observatory building will hold a second telescope for Astronomy magazine use (left) and an instrument for joint educational use between the Astronomical League and Vanderbilt University. Related blog: So long, Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Hello, Rancho Hidalgo , by David J. Eicher, Editor...
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Mon, Feb 15 2010
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14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope in the Astronomy Magazine Observatory
David Eicher
The 14-inch SCT in Astronomy magazine’s first observatory building is now producing planetary images and serves as a platform for the piggybacked Solarscope. Related blog: So long, Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Hello, Rancho Hidalgo , by David J. Eicher, Editor David J. Eicher photo
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Mon, Feb 15 2010
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John Eicher and Gene Turner stand at Granite Gap
David Eicher
John Eicher (left) and Gene Turner stand at Granite Gap, a property Turner is developing for the future. Related blog: So long, Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Hello, Rancho Hidalgo , by David J. Eicher, Editor David J. Eicher photo
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Mon, Feb 15 2010
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Gene Turner readies the 30-inch telescope
David Eicher
Gene Turner and friends ready his 30-inch scope for a night of deep-sky viewing. Related blog: So long, Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Hello, Rancho Hidalgo , by David J. Eicher, Editor David J. Eicher photo
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Mon, Feb 15 2010
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Barnard's Amalthea commemoration watch
David Eicher
When in 1892 Barnard discovered Amalthea, the fifth satellite of Jupiter, he received this gold watch as a commemoration of the event. Related blog: On the Road: Nashville astronomy, Day 2 , by David J. Eicher, editor David J. Eicher photo
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Mon, May 24 2010
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An aerial view of Granite Gap
David Eicher
by Gene Turner Granite Gap, New Mexico, as seen from the air. The newly created circuit of roads winds around land that RV and park model owners will use to join the 24/7 star party under very dark skies. The lake is visible to the left. An existing central house will serve as a community and cultural...
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Thu, Sep 30 2010
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Park model cabins
David Eicher
by Gene Turner Park model cabins, like these freshly arrived at Granite Gap, will soon house amateur astronomers eager for a dark-sky haven.
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Thu, Sep 30 2010
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Park model cabin windows
David Eicher
by Gene Turner The park models are small houses but comfortable and stylish inside.
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Thu, Sep 30 2010
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Park model cabin interior
David Eicher
by Gene Turner The interior of a freshly arrived park model cabin.
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Thu, Sep 30 2010
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An aerial view of Rancho Hidalgo
David Eicher
by Gene Turner An aerial view shows Turner’s Rancho Hidalgo development near the center, which includes the Astronomy and Celestron observatories, Clyde Tombaugh’s telescope, and the accompanying farm below it to the right.
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Thu, Sep 30 2010
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An aerial view of Arizona Sky Village
David Eicher
by Gene Turner The third in the series of Turner’s developments, Arizona Sky Village, is visible in this aerial shot a few miles away from Granite Gap, near Portal, Arizona.
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Thu, Sep 30 2010
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Granite Gap's desert panorama
David Eicher
Granite Gap’s desert floor will soon host telescope pads, observatories, RVs, and park model cabins set up for enjoying the beauty of the night sky, as well as earthbound treasures like minerals, wildlife, and horseback riding.
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Fri, Oct 8 2010
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Changing the landscape of Granite Gap
David Eicher
Heavy machinery lies scattered all about Granite Gap’s many acres. The huge job of putting in roads is finished, electricity is going in, the lake is filled, and the central community house will soon be built. Residency can then commence.
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Fri, Oct 8 2010
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Granite Gap lake
David Eicher
The man-made lake at Granite Gap is now filled and displays a bright blue-green color; crews will raise the water level even higher and then stock it with fish. A solar observatory will also be constructed on a central island behind the trees.
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Fri, Oct 8 2010
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Rancho Hildalgo observatories
David Eicher
The view of Rancho Hidalgo includes the main house (background), the Celestron Observatory (far right), Astronomy Magazine Observatory (center), and a new PlaneWave Observatory in private hands (left).
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Fri, Oct 8 2010
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Granite Gap's rugged rocks
David Eicher
The rugged rocks around Granite Gap hide archeological sites and make for great hiking trips. Gene Turner photo
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Wed, Oct 20 2010
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Granite Gap lake
David Eicher
The man-made lake at Granite Gap is now the most significant in the entire region. Gene Turner photo
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Wed, Oct 20 2010
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Chihuahuan Desert Granite Gap
David Eicher
Rugged rock vistas surround the Chihuahuan Desert at Granite Gap, New Mexico. Gene Turner photo
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Wed, Oct 20 2010
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