#Backyard observatory update#
#Backyard observatory full#
#Backyard observatory windows#

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#Backyard observatory update#

I'll update further when I get this done.MPC Code # 838, Dayton & MPC # H66 Yellow Springs Research Stations To correct this, I think the frame needs to be scuffed with sandpaper and painted matte black. When the skies clear, you can be out and observing within 5 minutes or less. As cars passed, the headlights would reflect off the shiny white top crossbar. This is the main attraction of a backyard observatory. UPDATE 8/12/16 - Everything worked perfectly.with one exception. I will not be bored.I've got my red light, star map, binoculars and mosquito repellent.time to observe the stars! But, I uploaded the video, so I'll post it.prepare to be bored.

#Backyard observatory windows#

What you are not seeing are the 6 streetlights, 9 security/porch lights, 5 illuminated windows and numerous vehicle headlights.just darkness and the moon. I uploaded some video, unfortunately for all of you, it is so dark that you cannot see the outline of the observatory frame (it is roughly an inch below the moon and parallel to the bottom of the video).but for me, that is the whole point. Hopefully, if all goes according to plan, after moonset I'll get some great stargazing time 20 feet from my door instead of 10 miles.

Shot some video with my cell.uploading it now, so you can get an idea of the field of view.

#Backyard observatory full#

The sun is down but the moon is still up, so I haven't gotten the full effect yet, but all the street lights are blocked out, and I can hear cars going by within 100 feet.but their headlights are completely blocked. Took a little more than 10 minutes to complete the set up.

Because the telescope is always set up and ready to go, your camera can begin collecting photons sooner. I set it up today for the first time since it was built, as has a pretty good chart for tonight. A backyard observatory allows you to collect new astrophotography images on a more consistent basis.