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Building A Personal Observatory
This is an article I wrote on personal backyard observatories, which appeared in the November 2007 issue of Astronomy Technology Today magazine. It covers the main styles of home observatories and guidelines for determining which style is best for your needs.
- Dave Miller, Durango Skies Observatory Solutions
This is an article I wrote on personal backyard observatories, which appeared in the November 2007 issue of Astronomy Technology Today magazine. It covers the main styles of home observatories and guidelines for determining which style is best for your needs.
- Dave Miller, Durango Skies Observatory Solutions
Backyard Stargazers: Giant Telescopes for Serious Hobbyists
A series of online articles from Wired magazine. Each article contains information about the amateur astronomer and the equipment, with prices, that they use.
"Price drops for semi-pro astronomy gear have put some impressive equipment in the hands of astrophotographer hobbyists. Here you'll meet some of the best DIY astrophotographers in this growing subculture." - Fraser Cain
A series of online articles from Wired magazine. Each article contains information about the amateur astronomer and the equipment, with prices, that they use.
"Price drops for semi-pro astronomy gear have put some impressive equipment in the hands of astrophotographer hobbyists. Here you'll meet some of the best DIY astrophotographers in this growing subculture." - Fraser Cain
Adding an Extra Room for the Sky
"At a time when amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular - thanks in part to the availability of high-tech equipment like digital cameras that filter out light pollution - a growing number of Americans are incorporating observatories into new or existing homes." - New York Times article by Kate Murphy
(Note: Article access may require NYT registration. Unregistered access my be obtained through a Google search for the article title.)
"At a time when amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular - thanks in part to the availability of high-tech equipment like digital cameras that filter out light pollution - a growing number of Americans are incorporating observatories into new or existing homes." - New York Times article by Kate Murphy
(Note: Article access may require NYT registration. Unregistered access my be obtained through a Google search for the article title.)
Modern Marvels: Million Dollar Tech - Backyard Observatory
In this Modern Marvels Boys and Toys video, take a look at the world's largest privately owned backyard observatory. Owned by a New York Orthodontist, this $225,000 telescope can take up close pictures of spiral galazies and planets.
The History Channel, Modern Marvels Series
In this Modern Marvels Boys and Toys video, take a look at the world's largest privately owned backyard observatory. Owned by a New York Orthodontist, this $225,000 telescope can take up close pictures of spiral galazies and planets.
The History Channel, Modern Marvels Series