My Astronomy Website
stargazingnow.comm by Greg Babcock |
Home Telescope Binoculars Cameras Eclipse Gallery Observing |
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2017 Total Solar Eclipse2017 Total Solar Eclipse-Eastern
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2009 Total Solar Eclipse-Asian Pacific . |
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My un-intended TREND SETTING signature Telescope | ||||
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Design Features | ||||
Large Altitude BearingLarge Altitude Bearing | ||||
Flex Board Azimuth Bearing | ||||
Pyramid Shaped Spider | ||||
Lightweight Open Architecture | ||||
Simple
concept-make a large Aperture Telescope as light and
minimalist as
possible, manageble by one person and able to travel in a small
vehicle with room for camping provisions. The total weight
was 105 pounds, with the heaviest piece 72 pounds, that being the
Cell/Mirror combination. The Pyramid Spider replaced the
Cage structure. Aluminum straps and corner gussits added
regidity. The Cage nests on the "Mirror Box" for travel.
The material was Baltic Birch
with an epoxy coating including the Mirror Cell. Lots of holes
to reduce weight, combined with aluminum gussits and straps to add
rigidity. The trusses are made from
foam filled 3/4 inch Graphite tubing and the Spider is made from
Aluminum and Composite plates.
CLICK IMAGE TO GO TO TELESCOPE PAGE & MORE DETAIL |
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Mt. St. Helens Volcano |
My go to region
for Astronomical Observing. This is a view from our observation
point. The above view is from our observing location.
The clouds would later clear this night. Click image
for more on places to observe. |
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Southern Sky Obsaerving-Leonardo Cavagnaro's Website & Videos | ||
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About
Leo I am an industrial engineer and amateur astronomer. I
have enjoyed the starry skies since I was a child. I consider visual
observation one of the most fruitful and amazing activities that any
amateur can do. For this reason I wanted to bring this observing guide
of the southern skies to help the night sky´s fans with their
observations. |
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Spring Bound to lay flat, 78 page Book on Binocular Stargazing ABOUT THE BOOK |
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Book Web Price:
$24.90
including shipping in the continental U.S.
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Featured Dealers | ||
Cloud Break Optics-Seattle, Washington | ||
Oregon Observatory-Sunriver, Oregon | ||
Postal Place PDX | ||
Rose City Astronomers Society-Portland, Oregon | ||
Pages & Links |
stargazingnow.com |
Astronomy Home Page |
My Telescopes |
My Binoculars |
My Cameras |
Eclipses & Transits |
2017 Total Solar Eclipse-Baker City, OR |
2012 Venus Transit-Washington |
2012 Annual Solar Eclipse-CA |
2009 Total Solar Eclipse-Asia |
2004 Venus Transit-Greece |
2001 Total Solar Eclipse-Africa |
1999 Total Solar Eclipse-Turkey |
1998 Total Solar Eclipse-Caribbean |
Image Gallery |
Observing Sites-Mt St Helens Volcano |
Pacific Northwest Astronomy
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Pine Mountain Observatory |
Oregon Observatory-Sunriver |
Eugene Astronomical Society |
Rose City Astronomers (RCA) |
Friends of Gallieo-Astro Society |
David Haworth-Sky Imaging |
Oregon Star Party (OSP) |
Oregon Road Cams |
Mt. St. Helens Cam |
Washington Mountain Passes |
Golden State Star Party (GSSP) |
Mt. Bachelor Star Party |
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Telescope & Equipment |
Mel Bartels |
Aurora Precision-Components |
What to look at |
Carbon Star List |
Observing G1 the Great Globular in Andromeda |
Andromeda Galaxy-Object full of Objects |
Yanking Markarian's Chain-of Galaxies |
Astronomy & Space Travel |
Spaceweather.com-FLYBYS |
Clear Sky Charts |
Backyard Astronomer |
International Dark Sky Association |
Maui Astronomy Club |
Spears Travel |
The Planetary Society |
SLOOH.COM Live Space Show |
SpaceWeather.com |
The Universe Today |
NASA-Home Page |
SOHO-Latest Solar Images |
World View Experience |
BBC News Article-The Moon & Beyond |
NON Astronomy-But relevant LINKS |
House Plants for Dark Spaces |
The Weather Channel |
NON Astronomy-DWELLINGS-Small Spaces & RVs |
rvshare.com |
Portakleen Mobile Bunk House |
I like this Tiny Home |
North Face-Ultra Lite Fabric Camper |
My Favorite RV? |
My Business Affiliates |
Portland & Tri-County Heating Oil Tank Decommissionings |
Vancouver & Southwest Washington Heating Oil Tank Decommissionings |
Children's Book written by Cory & Jennifer Dopp |
My Astronomy Website
stargazingnow.comm by Greg Babcock |
Home Telescope Binoculars Cameras Eclipse Gallery Observing |
Contact Me Greg Babcock at: gbabcock145@gmail.com |