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Scott & Diane of Backyard Observatories arrive from Ohio to begin buillding. |
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Site graded, great view to the south, dark skies to 6th magnitude! |
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Deck laid out, entire Horstman family lends a hand. |
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Insulation being placed below floor of warmroom. |
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Walls raised over deck....these were heavy...all of us needed to lift and carry from truck. |
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Roof begun. Notice supports for roll off roof to the right. More to follow....... |
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Solid foam insullation added to roof to keep out excess heat in the summer. |
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Green metal roof installed. Allows snow to slide off in winter. Lighter than shingles. |
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Two piers ready for AP mounts. Drop down south wall on left. |
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Warm room insullated and finished with wood paneling. Window allows viewing scopes. |
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Walls wrapped in Tyvek awaiting siding. Roof rolled back to expose observing room. |
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First night imaging- TEC140 refractor on AP900 mount. |
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More to come in the next few weeks! |
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