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Posts Made By: Merlin Raymond

October 4, 2004 06:40 AM Forum: Home Observatories

Star Shooter Mabile Observatory

Posted By Merlin Raymond
This is a side view.
Magic Man
SSMO

January 23, 2005 04:38 AM Forum: Home Observatories

Mobile Observatory

Posted By Merlin Raymond
I am cuuently finishing mine up this winter. Do a search for Star Shooter Mobile Observatory in the forums section here and you will find many photos of construction. There are many problems that will arise but none of them I haven't found a way to overcome. If you have any questions I would be glad to help, just drop me a line.
Magic Man
Star Shooter Mobile Observatory

April 25, 2005 04:27 AM Forum: Home Observatories

9.5" fiberglass Obsevatory

Posted By Merlin Raymond
Looks good Dan!
Merlin
SSMO

May 12, 2005 11:29 PM Forum: Home Observatories

Gearhead motor source?

Posted By Merlin Raymond
I'm using a 2000 lb winch from Harbor freight. It should do the job all by it's self.
Dark skies
Magic Man
SSMO

June 5, 2005 07:48 PM Forum: Star Parties

Prineville Reservoir Star Party June 10/11

Posted By Merlin Raymond
Hey Larry! You don't think the great grey nebula will show up again this year? I have a feeling this will be another clouded out party this year. Let us know how the weather turns out.
Dark Skies
Magic Man
SSMO

July 17, 2005 09:18 PM Forum: Home Observatories

Star Shooter Mobile Observatory

Posted By Merlin Raymond
Another of the outside.

January 20, 2006 07:06 AM Forum: Home Observatories

Witch Dome For My Observatory Help???

Posted By Merlin Raymond
Taha: You might take a look at the Cloudy nights website"http://www.cloudynights.com". There is a new dome coming on the block that is going to turn the industry on it's ear. The company name is Polydome. Google them and leave Dan an E-Mail. I think you will be suprised.
Clear Skies
Magic Man
SSMO

January 26, 2006 04:40 AM Forum: Home Observatories

Witch Dome For My Observatory Help???

Posted By Merlin Raymond
Web site up for new dome by Poly Dome http://www.explora-dome.com

April 26, 2006 03:41 PM Forum: Home Observatories

Skyshed Pod

Posted By Merlin Raymond
From what I can gather it will be a reasonable competition for the Explora-Dome. I guess it will depend on whether you want a dome complete in a seven foot round configuration or if you want to do some of the work yourself and build an eight foot custom. I will admit I have a dog in this fight. I was one of the first to build using a calf barn and have been in on the design and discussion of the Explora-Dome for many months. My money is on the Explora-Dome. It's bigger, appears to have more flexibility in design and I'll bet cheaper. Time will tell. One thing is for sure; the day of the $5000.00 dome is going to change and for the better I feel.

Clear Dark Skies
Magic Man
Star Shooter Mobile Observatory

June 16, 2006 02:09 AM Forum: Home Observatories

In progress Dome

Posted By Merlin Raymond
Truely a work of art.
Magic Man
SSMO

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