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The Watchful Gaze of the Helix by Caleb Larsen

Building and operating personal or professional observatories.

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What are the most comfortable dimensions for a 200 sq/ft ROR Observatory for two Rigs? Astro-Physics 1600GTO-AE Astro-Physics 1100GTO-AE Observatory +1 Tommy Mastro Last post: Scott Lockwood	21	372	27 days ago
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Let's Talk Semi-High End Telescopes for my AP1600GTO Mount Astro-Physics 1600GTO Celestron C14 Planewave CDK24 +2 Tommy Mastro Last post: Tommy Mastro	59	919	Sep 27, 2025
mini observatory Equipment DIY Backyard Astrophotography +1 Dunk Last post: K*meL	1	263	Sep 3, 2025
ISO Observatory? Equipment DIY Backyard Astrophotography +3 Ken - Wolf Run Observatory Last post: Dave Erickson	13	234	Aug 29, 2025
Built an observatory from a dead city tree Equatorial Mount Equipment DIY +3 Read noise Astrophotography Last post: Al Loan	13	303	Aug 22, 2025
Definition of Widefield?? Sky-Watcher Quattro 250P / 10-S Equipment Reducer +2 Sam Badcock	0	82	Aug 6, 2025
Guidescope Recommendation for RCOS 20" ? Acquisition Guiding Observatory +1 NeilM Last post: NeilM	7	199	Aug 1, 2025
Hello from Sweden Pegasus Astro Falcon Rotator Observatory Introductions +1 Read noise Astrophotography Last post: Read noise Astrophotography	13	155	Jul 24, 2025
Seeking Partner for Remote Observatory Setup (Takahashi FSQ130-ED & AP Mach1) Astro-Physics Mach1 GTO Remote Astrophotography Observatory +2 Leo Shatz Last post: Leo Shatz	3	435	Jul 11, 2025
Dew Heating when the Roof is Closed Equipment Dew Heater Observatory Jerry Gerber Last post: John Hayes	9	270	Jul 3, 2025
Remote Imaging When The Roof Closes The ASCOM Initiative ASCOM Acquisition Sequencing +2 Jerry Gerber Last post: Timothy Martin	18	371	Jun 11, 2025
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Designing My Backyard Observatory – Seeking Advice & Feedback Celestron EdgeHD 8"Acquisition Observatory +1 akshay87kumar Last post: Dave & Telescope	17	602	Jun 10, 2025
Lessons learned & tips from building an observatory (remote or not) Observatory Remote Astrophotography Luka Poropat	0	61	Jun 9, 2025
Ambient Humidity vs Indoor Humidity Observatory Jerry Gerber Last post: Tony Gondola	2	88	May 6, 2025
I hope I Caused No Damage New Mexico Imagers Remote Astrophotography Observatory Jerry Gerber Last post: Jerry Gerber	2	32	Apr 1, 2025
Welcome! Deerlick Astronomy Village, Georgia Observatory Dark Site Kyle Goodwin	0	3	Mar 26, 2025
RC 700 or The Planewave 1000 Planewave CDK1000 Observatory Buying Advice Nikolai Shkurko Last post: John Hayes	2	243	Mar 16, 2025
Observatory? Equipment Observatory Buying Advice Ken - Wolf Run Observatory Last post: Alex Nicholas	13	655	Mar 16, 2025
Sky-Watcher CQ350 pier adapter and power connection Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Equatorial Mount Observatory Mauricio Christiano de Souza Last post: Mauricio Christiano de Souza	3	146	Feb 11, 2025
Job Opportunity: Maintenance Technician for Astronomical Equipment – Chile Remote Astrophotography Observatory Cédric Thomas Last post: Cédric Thomas	2	696	Jan 30, 2025
Hello fellow astrophotographers !!! (From France) Observatory Introductions Deep Sky FrancoisGAP Last post: Dave Erickson	2	95	Jan 20, 2025
Piggyback vs. Side-by-Side Design Celestron EdgeHD 11"Equipment Observatory Bruce Donzanti Last post: Pariah	8	343	Dec 20, 2024
1st winter with Observatory Equipment Observatory Weather Mossyback Last post: Mossyback	4	234	Nov 29, 2024
Hi from 63 degrees north, Sweden and my home observatory ZWO ASI294MM Pro Observatory Introductions Mårten Frosth Last post: Francesco	3	140	Nov 11, 2024
12" Truss Newtonian f/4 or 14" Truss RC f/5.3 for astrophotography Equipment Reflectors Observatory Radu Marinescu Last post: David Russell	13	721	Oct 21, 2024
ROR Problem using Voyager The ASCOM Initiative ASCOM Starkeeper Voyager Equipment +2 Mossyback	0	61	Oct 20, 2024
Automated Lens Cap Equipment Remote Astrophotography Observatory Robert Gillette Last post: Robert Gillette	10	333	Sep 23, 2024
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Hello from Mexico Observatory Introductions Rainer Real14 Last post: Rainer Real14	2	51	Sep 6, 2024
Park Position for Newton Telescope - which is the better one? Equipment Reflectors Observatory Thomas Rox Last post: Pete Mumbower	5	318	Jul 12, 2024
Turnkey Observatory builders Equipment Observatory C.Sand Last post: Steve Solon	11	503	Jun 10, 2024
Insurance and Astrophotography Equipment Equipment Observatory drblevy13 Last post: DavesView	17	545	Jun 3, 2024
Observatory no longer usable due to increase of cirrostratus clouds and contrails Observatory Seeing Conditions Transparency Götz Golla Last post: Götz Golla	8	818	May 5, 2024
Weather Warning Equipment Equipment Observatory Weather Mossyback Last post: Mossyback	9	333	Apr 29, 2024
Anyone Using Digital Loggers Switch with ITS ASCOM Driver? Acquisition Observatory Remote Astrophotography +1 Robert Gillette Last post: Arnie	8	218	Apr 16, 2024
Automating ROR Stefan Berg Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy (N.I.N.A. / NINA)Observatory Troubleshooting Mossyback Last post: Wim van Berlo	1	104	Apr 12, 2024
A few pics of new roll-off roof top observatory in Green Valley, Arizona Pictures 'of' Your Home-Built Observatory Observatory Gina Knight Last post: Dave Erickson	11	181	Apr 6, 2024
Long-term outdoor cover storage : thoughts after 31 months Equipment Observatory patrice_so Last post: AstroRBA	24	2k	Mar 25, 2024
Shutdown after error Stefan Berg Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy (N.I.N.A. / NINA)Sequencing Observatory Mossyback Last post: Timothy Martin	10	602	Mar 23, 2024
Transporting an observatory dome - what should I look out for? Observatory Arpad R Last post: Scott Lockwood	1	155	Mar 22, 2024
Rolling Lid Observatory Build Equipment DIY Observatory Skender Kajoshaj	0	96	Mar 8, 2024
Trying to automate new OBS build. Equipment Observatory Remote Astrophotography Mossyback Last post: Mike Hamende	13	397	Mar 4, 2024
Telescope Shelter Mini-Observatory Build Equipment DIY Observatory Skender Kajoshaj Last post: OSC Neon Palette	1	302	Feb 22, 2024
Need advice on 2400mm+ F/L scope setup for home observatory build Celestron EdgeHD 14"Equipment Reflectors +2 DJ Van Bourgondien Last post: Ani Shastry	42	1.4k	Feb 20, 2024
AstroCamp Nerpio Seeing Conditions Observatory Riccardo Civati Last post: Riccardo Civati	6	364	Feb 5, 2024
Equipment "AURIGA" Private Remote Observatory Sky-Watcher EQ8 Reflectors Observatory Sviatoslav Lips	0	50	Jan 16, 2024
Is an Ioptron Tri Pier feasible as a semi permanent solution? iOptron Tri-Pier Equatorial Mount Observatory Piotr Janicki Last post: Tristan Campbell	16	1.1k	Jan 16, 2024
Looking for an imaging partner for my Planewave setup at the Sierra Remote Observatories. Starkeeper Voyager Planewave L-500 Remote Astrophotography +2 Eric Coles (coles44)	0	246	Jan 4, 2024

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