Category: Amateur Observatories

Night Skies Network

Night Skies Network
Tuesday, 23 August, 2011 18:50 Written by Ray Shore 0 Comments

Here at AstroPhotography Tonight we are proud to provide helpful resources such as tutorials and equipment reviews to the astronomical community. Now we would like to feature a super cool website that is sure to become a bookmark favorite! The website is called Night Skies Network developed and operated by Jim Turner who lives just outside of [...]

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Backyard Observatory Plans by SkyShed

Backyard Observatory Plans
Wednesday, 09 February, 2011 08:22 Written by AstroPhotography Tonight 3 Comments

Roll-off observatories are becoming very popular among amateur astronomers. They are relatively inexpensive to construct and provide convenient use of equipment at a moment’s notice. SkyShed plans provide you with all the information you will need to construct an easy to build, attractive and fully functional roll-off observatory.

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CGEM Pier and Observatory at DaltonSkyGazer

cgem-pier-observatory
Monday, 05 July, 2010 07:07 Written by Ray Shore 1 Comment

Hello everyone. It’s been awhile since I’ve made a post but wanted to give you a heads-up on what’s happening over at DaltonSkyGazer. Jeff Turner is in the process of establishing a permanent setup for his CGEM Edge 800HD and Meade 80mm 5000 Series APO. This setup includes a rock-solid pier and personal dome observatory. If [...]

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Keith Grice- Griceland Observatory

Manor Observatory- 12" Meade LX200
Sunday, 07 February, 2010 18:14 Written by AstroPhotography Tonight 2 Comments

It is our pleasure here at AstroPhotography Tonight to introduce some awesome talent from the world of astro-imaging. In the spotlight is Keith Grice of Griceland Observatory located on the western side of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Keith’s website, www.gricelandobservatory.com, features his observatory, equipment, and helpful tutorials related astronomy and astrophotography.

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CGEM Review Part 4- Astrophotography

Autoguider on CGEM
Sunday, 31 January, 2010 18:39 Written by Ray Shore 23 Comments

After getting the necessary equipment together and waiting for a clear night,  I finally got to try out astrophotography with my CGEM! I spent a lot of time yesterday getting my observatory prepared with some last minute touches. Soon after sundown, I was performing a polar alignment in preparation for imaging M42, the Orion Nebula. This would [...]

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