ORION'S BELT OBSERVATORY


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Wonders of Astronomy

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Where to start
Positioning the blocks
Packing 4 inches of stonedust
Joices are 16 inches apart
Digging the pier
Control room insulation
Rod template
Set in cement
PVC for wiring
Mark's fine cutting
Main framework
South side wall
V groove wheels
A Channel Rails (no ice buildup)
Sliding roof frame
By moonlight
Roof and wheels
Wiring the control room
Snow clearing
Shingling
Finshed at last
Meade 12" LX200 and Mallincam
Control room
Open house with friends

Special Thanks

To my dear wife Debbie for all her great support and help in this project.
To Mike and Mark for their long hours and expertise.