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Discuss the Backyard brand of roll-off observatory
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Dome Automation DIY projects, commercial solutions, hybrids, etc. Vendors are welcome, (specially if they have an economic quality solution)
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Eplora-Dome Manufacturer's Official Forum. Talk to other Explora-Dome owners or talk to the company.
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Discuss Technical Innovation's Home-Dome and Pro-Dome
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Anything regarding your Roll-Off observatory
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New Posts Other Alternatives
From Top Notch Domes to portable tents..
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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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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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Amateur Telescope Making and Do It Yourself projects. Ask questions, post photos and discuss your projects.
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Discuss all types of mounts, mount accessories and Pier construction and purchases.
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Our e-lounge....Talk about anythin' you want here that is not related to the Explora-Dome
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Tell us about your fisrt scope.....We all have our share of stories about our 1st love!
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Unmoderated, Uncensored, Unpoliced......Simply that BAD part of town you wouldnt be caught dead in...Well, this is its darkest alley.
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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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Planetariums, parts and accessories For Sale or Wanted
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New Posts Pier Tech Piers and Observatories
Pier Tech's official company forum. Read about the latest Pier Tech products and News. Post your Pier Tech comments or questions or ask Vito (the head honcho) for technical advice.
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New Posts Spectrum Coatings
Have questions about optical coatings, cleaning mirrors, shipping mirrors, etc? Paul Zacharias, an expert at optical coatings and owner of Spectrum Coatings, shares his expertise.
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