Archive for 'Amateur Observatories'
Keith Grice- Manor Park Observatory
Posted on 07. Feb, 2010 by AstroPhotography Tonight.
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 Manor Park Observatory located on the western side of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Keith’s website, www.manorparkobservatory.com, features his observatory, equipment, and helpful tutorials related astronomy and astrophotography.
Manor Park Observatory
Keith’s observatory is [...]
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CGEM Review Part 4- Astrophotography
Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by Ray Shore.
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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Bob Lindsay’s Roll-Off Observatory
Posted on 26. Jul, 2009 by AstroPhotography Tonight.
Bob Lindsay, former chemistry teacher in northeast Kansas, spends quality time in the coolest hangout a guy could ask for- a backyard observatory! Many astronomers and astrophotographers are adding an observatory to their wish-list of necessities. A backyard observatory eliminates much of the setup and take-down time of equipment resulting in maximum time for observing and imaging the sky.
Bob [...]
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Interview with Ed Henry- Hay Creek Observatory
Posted on 02. May, 2009 by AstroPhotography Tonight.
AstroPhotography Tonight held this exclusive interview with astro-imaging expert Ed Henry of Hay Creek Observatory. Ed has been involved in astrophotography for a number of years and specializes in deep space imaging with SBIG cameras. He has an outstanding portfolio of high resolution images taken from his personal observatory in Wisconsin.
Please tell us about yourself. How [...]
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Backyard Observatory Plans by SkyShed
Posted on 15. Feb, 2009 by AstroPhotography Tonight.
Introduction
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. 95% of materials are available from your local building [...]
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