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New Posts Ash Dome
Discuss Ash domes
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Last Post Jul 29 2008, 11:54 AM
In: Happy Birthday NASA
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New Posts Astro Haven
Discuss Astro Haven Domes
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Last Post Feb 16 2008, 02:35 PM
In: Experiences to share ?
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New Posts Backyard Observatories
Discuss the Backyard brand of roll-off observatory
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Last Post Jul 24 2008, 08:16 AM
In: keeping an observatory cool
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New Posts Dome Automation
Dome Automation DIY projects, commercial solutions, hybrids, etc. Vendors are welcome, (specially if they have an economic quality solution)
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Last Post Apr 16 2008, 07:27 AM
In: dome rotation
By: Greg Mueller
New Posts Explora-Dome
Eplora-Dome Manufacturer's Official Forum. Talk to other Explora-Dome owners or talk to the company.
Subforums: Explora-Dome News, General Explora-Dome Discussion, Explora-Dome Observatory Construction
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Last Post Jun 28 2008, 04:09 PM
In: Lost Skies Observatory
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New Posts Home-Dome / Pro-Dome
Discuss Technical Innovation's Home-Dome and Pro-Dome
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Last Post Jul 7 2008, 09:35 AM
In: Home Dome Problems
By: shynes
New Posts Homemade Roll-Offs
Anything regarding your Roll-Off observatory
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Last Post Jul 25 2008, 08:29 PM
In: New Backyard Observatory
By: SteveDurham
New Posts Homemade Domes
Discuss your do-it-yourself Domes
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Last Post Jul 31 2008, 07:35 PM
In: masonite or fibreglass
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Discuss the Polaris Dome
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Discuss Sirius Observatories Domes
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New Posts SkyShed
Discussion of anything SkyShed
Subforums: Skyshed POD, SkyShed Roll-Off
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Last Post Apr 29 2008, 06:26 AM
In: FIRST LIGHT-HYBRID POD WITH EX...
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New Posts Other Alternatives
From Top Notch Domes to portable tents..
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Last Post Feb 25 2008, 09:21 PM
In: Observadome anyone?
By: twarner

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New Posts Planetary (Solar System) Imaging & Processing
A place to discuss your Solar System Images and the techiques used to obtain them. Software, Techniques, Hardware discussions are welcome
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Last Post Mar 7 2008, 12:02 PM
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New Posts CCD DSO Imaging & processing
A place to discuss your Deep Space Objects Images and the techiques used to obtain them. Software, Techniques, Hardware discussions are welcome
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Last Post Jul 17 2008, 03:28 AM
In: M63: The Sunflower Galaxy
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New Posts DSLR & Digital Camera Astronomy Imaging & Processing
A place to discuss your DSLR & Digital Images and the techiques used to obtain them. Software, Techniques, Hardware discussions are welcome
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Last Post Aug 1 2008, 07:41 AM
In: Mission for Canon EOS 400D own...
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New Posts ATM, Optics and DIY Forum
Amateur Telescope Making and Do It Yourself projects. Ask questions, post photos and discuss your projects.
Subforums: Richey-Chretien (RC) Telescope Making, Dobsonian Telescope Making, Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Making, Mirror Grinding, Figuring and Polishing
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New Posts CCD & Cameras

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Last Post Jul 24 2008, 08:27 AM
In: ST-8 and AO-7 for sale
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New Posts Eyepieces & Accessories

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Last Post Jan 30 2008, 03:30 PM
In: Baader Planetarium Moon and Sk...
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New Posts Mounts and Piers
Discuss all types of mounts, mount accessories and Pier construction and purchases.
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Last Post Nov 19 2007, 08:56 AM
In: Polar Alignment Necessary?
By: Greg Mueller
New Posts Software, Books & Mags

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Last Post May 7 2008, 08:53 AM
In: PC Guru Questions
By: Greg Mueller
New Posts Telescopes

Subforums: Celestron Telescopes, Meade Telescopes, Obsession Telescopes, Orion Telescopes, RC Optical Systems, Takahashi
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Last Post Jan 30 2008, 09:08 PM
In: Great Xmas
By: woodwizard

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New Posts Global Announcements
This forum reserved for Official announcements concerning the whole forum
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Last Post Oct 11 2007, 09:51 AM
In: Broken links to XOSMOS pages.
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New Posts Computers and Astronomy Software
Discuss computers in the observatory, general computer problems or questions and software used in Astronomy.
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Last Post Mar 29 2008, 12:39 PM
In: The Linux OS in The Observator...
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Astronomy News from around the world. Updated daily.
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New Posts Introductions
A place where you can meet the gang for the 1st time...
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Last Post Jul 8 2008, 07:17 PM
In: New member packing a Minolta M...
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New Posts Observing Reports
Post your observing session reports here.
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Last Post Jan 4 2008, 03:59 PM
In: Meteor Shower Tonight
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New Posts Off Topic
Our e-lounge....Talk about anythin' you want here that is not related to the Explora-Dome
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Last Post Jul 28 2008, 05:11 AM
In: Paper Space Shuttle
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New Posts Recent Blog Entries
Find the latest news on our member's by reading their Blogs.
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New Posts My "First Telescope"
Tell us about your fisrt scope.....We all have our share of stories about our 1st love!
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Last Post Jul 15 2007, 11:47 AM
In: DynaScope 4" reflector
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New Posts Feedback Forum
Suggestions, Comments and Complaints regarding this Forum
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In: error viewing new posts
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New Posts No Holds Barred Zone
Unmoderated, Uncensored, Unpoliced......Simply that BAD part of town you wouldnt be caught dead in...Well, this is its darkest alley.
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK
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Last Post Feb 3 2008, 03:29 PM
In: RCOS wins suit over Meade
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New Posts Planetariums as a hobby
Discussions about indoor planetariums
Subforums: Planetarium Reviews, Planetarium History, Home Built Optical Planetariums, Home Built Video Planetariums, Restoring Commercial Planetarium Projectors, Planetarium Domes ~ design, construction, and building, The Home Planetarium Association ~ thoughts from the right side of the brain, Planetarium Presentations ~ programs, education, music, and effects, Special Effect Projectors, My Planetarium ~ Our members planetariums and their use, Planetarium Projector Museum
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New Posts Planetarium Classifieds - For Sale and Wanted
Planetariums, parts and accessories For Sale or Wanted
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