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Build a budget observatory

Monday, March 31, 2025 by Richard Harris

For amateur astronomers and astrophotographers, the idea of having a dedicated backyard observatory often seems like a distant dream. Traditional observatories, whether domed or roll-off roof designs, can be costly and complicated to construct. Commercial options often run well into the thousands, n...

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Telescope Mount Position Sensor from Dark Dragons Astronomy

Thursday, November 28, 2024 by Richard Harris

Dark Dragons Astronomy has announced the release of the Mount Position Sensor (MPS), a new device designed to enhance the safety of remote Roll Off Roof observatories. Many such observatories house large telescopes that may protrude above the plane of roof movement, creating the potential for a coll...

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