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		<title>CGEM Pier and Observatory at DaltonSkyGazer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Shore</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone. It&#8217;s been awhile since I&#8217;ve made a post but wanted to give you a heads-up on what&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keith Grice- Griceland Observatory</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is our pleasure here at AstroPhotography Tonight to introduce some&#160;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&#8217;s website, www.gricelandobservatory.com, features his observatory, equipment, and helpful tutorials related astronomy and astrophotography. Griceland&#160;Observatory Keith&#8217;s observatory&#160;is composed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CGEM Review Part 4- Astrophotography</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Shore</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bob Lindsay&#8217;s Roll-Off Observatory</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interview with Ed Henry- Hay Creek Observatory</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AstroPhotography Tonight</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backyard Observatory Plans by SkyShed</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Roll-Off Observatory</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a unique type of roll-off observatory designed by Ray Shore to house his 12&#8243; Meade LX200 telescope. Instead of the roof rolling off on rails, the entire shed rolls away from the telescope! According to Ray, he just needed something large enough to protect the telescope when not in use. Extra room inside the observatory [...]]]></description>
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