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 Apr 12 2007, 09:53 AM
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For several weeks now I have been trying to find the right thread to post my doings at my Viewing Center, and I guess, since this is about *backyard observatories*, I'd throw it here.
For years I wanted more then just to set up a personal observatory for my homemade 6"f/15, and his friends. I wanted a place were all my astro friends could come and set thier gear up, and view. I wanted a place that provided services, such as one would find at a major Star party. After aquiring the 7 acre parcel next to mine, I decided that I would use it for two reasons. One:, for my dental office, and two:for my observing center. It is a center, more so then an Observatory. I can't put my scope in an observatory, due to its hydraulic pier. No Domes Ob would work, and since the large building at GOMOC was intended to store the scope, I roll my scope out. It was designed and build to be rolled. so as a unit, I roll it out to the observing site, from its storage garage. Plus I prefer to be under the stars. And being over 120" long, my OTA needs the room. So I formed Gold Mtn Observing Center. Here in the Olympic nation Forest Water shed, in Washington St. I enjoy very nice mag 6+ skies. Now to the Center. My intent is to provide it to my local CN friends, and my local Astronomical groups for thier parties, and what not. I have the large 30x45 main building that will house my scopes, and a boat  .Attached(actually part of) is a 15x30 finished,carpeted meeting room for lectures, and presentations. Plus I will store members scopes there. High speed internet and cable is there as well. The smaller 25x25 building is the machine shop, were all manner of tinkering and scope fabrication will occure. The main building is my dental office, which I will provide a furnished room upstairs for my out of town visitors...  Also on the grounds is a nice landscaped BBQ area. Power is provided through out the grounds at various locations, for those requiring it. I just installed 1 1/2 acreas of grass for scope fields. Irrigation was installed, and seed planted. (Just waitng for the little greenies to star growing) So this is what I am up too. Creating a place for any, who want dark skies in a secure location. I'll post some images. Here is the entrance. Privacy trees were retained, and a security gate installed. Rob GOMOC
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Jun 7 2007, 07:28 AM
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Star Cluster Group: Moderators Joined: 4-June 06 Posts: 1,530 From: Long Lake, NY
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I'd better chime in here, It's Stephen L Durham (with a "ph") and let's not forget my "sidekick" Marge!
Oh, and here's an "in progress" shot. 
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Jun 7 2007, 09:37 AM
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Dust Disk Group: Members Joined: 19-March 07 Posts: 127
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QUOTE(SteveDurham @ Jun 7 2007, 08:28 AM)  I'd better chime in here, It's Stephen L Durham (with a "ph") and let's not forget my "sidekick" Marge! Oh, and here's an "in progress" shot.
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Number of downloads: 0Great shot Steve. I picked this up at CN as well. Your name will be included on the *Friends of* list..  I'm trading hats with Ken at Bad Moon OB, so we can both enjoy your work of each others places..... Great job, and I'm very pleased. Rob GOMOC |
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Jun 15 2007, 09:52 PM
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 President, CAS Group: Moderators Joined: 4-June 06 Posts: 1,554 From: Albemarle County, Virginia
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I thought I'd park this map to GOMOC here on OC as well as on CN. Wish I could come to the big party!
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Number of downloads: 0Here is the Google.Maps aerial photo of the place before the trees were cut:
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Number of downloads: 0That must be your place on the left, judging by the photos you've posted here, with the back deck facing the observing center... Rich -------------------- President, Charlottesville Astronomical Society
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Jun 15 2007, 11:46 PM
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Dust Disk Group: Members Joined: 19-March 07 Posts: 127
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QUOTE(Richard B. Drumm @ Jun 15 2007, 10:52 PM) I thought I'd park this map to GOMOC here on OC as well as on CN. Wish I could come to the big party!
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Number of downloads: 0Here is the Google.Maps aerial photo of the place before the trees were cut:
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Number of downloads: 0That must be your place on the left, judging by the photos you've posted here, with the back deck facing the observing center... Rich Righty-OH No new sat images are available to show the cleared GOMOC. Thanks for mappin me, and posting them around.... I too wish you could attend. We will take lots of pix, and post-em here. Keep abreast of the other forums, and we will have loads of fun. Rob RSP @ GOMOC in 21 days |
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Aug 23 2007, 09:54 PM
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Dust Disk Group: Members Joined: 19-March 07 Posts: 127
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Been a while since I posted an update.
Here are some images of the last RSP at GOMOC. Rob
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Aug 23 2007, 09:57 PM
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Aug 23 2007, 10:07 PM
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Aug 23 2007, 10:08 PM
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Aug 23 2007, 10:09 PM
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Aug 23 2007, 10:11 PM
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Aug 23 2007, 10:14 PM
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Aug 23 2007, 10:18 PM
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As you can see...everyone has a bit of fun at GOMOC.. Tacoma Astronomical Society (TAS) will be holding a 2 day club party at GOMOC on the 31st of aug to the 1st of Sep. I also acquired several large mirror polishing machines, that can polish upto 24" mirrors, and several blank cutting machines... So I can now finish my optical shop, when I install my 25' optical bench this weekend...  Can't wait. Rob GOMOC
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I'll get right on it....I should have some c... Apr 13 2007, 06:43 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center I'll get right on it....I should have some clo... Apr 13 2007, 06:55 PM SteveDurham GOMOC...what's the first "O" for??
... Apr 14 2007, 08:29 AM Gold Mtn Observing Center GOMOC...what's the first "O" for??
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... Apr 14 2007, 03:15 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Steve, how about this font??
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Or maybe ... Apr 14 2007, 03:21 PM Ron Walker Rob,
Your doing something very special for people... Apr 13 2007, 06:18 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Rob,
Your doing something very special for people... Apr 13 2007, 06:41 PM Ron Walker I'm sure you can agree with me that far to man... Apr 13 2007, 07:23 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Mag 6+ skies are great! Don't feel bad at ... Apr 14 2007, 09:49 AM dbeckstrom Wow. That's cool! Steve - do you do log... Apr 14 2007, 08:57 AM SteveDurham I made some minor changes to the lettering and it ... Apr 14 2007, 04:22 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center I made some minor changes to the lettering and it ... Apr 15 2007, 09:19 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Some GOMOC updates!
I just got finished talki... Apr 17 2007, 02:45 PM NeoDinian Given time, we'll be hearing about the ... Apr 17 2007, 02:47 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Given time, we'll be hearing about the "G... Apr 17 2007, 03:01 PM Strgzr That is so Cool!http://img246.imageshack.us/im... Apr 17 2007, 03:42 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center That is so Cool!http://img246.imageshack.us/im... Apr 17 2007, 04:04 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center My dad is my hero!
For years we enjoyed the s... Apr 17 2007, 04:25 PM Strgzr Those Bino's sound way to cool! I'm su... Apr 17 2007, 04:22 PM Ron Walker Like I said before Rob, you will be taking reserva... Apr 17 2007, 04:44 PM Richard B. Drumm So whattaya think about buying Greg's dome (wh... Apr 19 2007, 10:39 AM Gold Mtn Observing Center So whattaya think about buying Greg's dome (wh... Apr 19 2007, 11:32 AM Gold Mtn Observing Center GOMOC update!
Well we got some grass growing ... Apr 26 2007, 06:46 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Here is a better image looking more South, and sho... Apr 26 2007, 06:52 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Here is a better image looking more South, and sho... May 4 2007, 07:55 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Here are a few images of the shop, coming along.
... May 11 2007, 01:17 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center This image shows the inside of the meeting room/li... May 11 2007, 01:24 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center One last one of the entrance. The drive. things ... May 11 2007, 01:38 PM Ron Walker Congratulations, you should be very proud. It is ... May 11 2007, 02:34 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Congratulations, you should be very proud. It is a... May 11 2007, 02:55 PM Ron Walker It's always fantastic when your blessed with a... May 11 2007, 05:16 PM Richard B. Drumm I'd love to drive up your driveway July 4th (i... May 11 2007, 09:50 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center I'd love to drive up your driveway July 4th (i... May 14 2007, 01:56 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center It's always fantastic when your blessed with a... May 14 2007, 01:52 PM Strgzr Everything looks beautiful Rob! Looks like you... May 11 2007, 10:43 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Everything looks beautiful Rob! Looks like you... May 14 2007, 02:03 PM Strgzr Cool! My Son and I share a Honda CR 480. It... May 14 2007, 03:32 PM SometimesKen Wow Rob, the shop is coming along great! as ... May 14 2007, 05:04 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Wow Rob, the shop is coming along great! as is... May 15 2007, 04:49 PM Richard B. Drumm It's not only OK, it's freakin' GREAT... May 15 2007, 08:10 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center It's not only OK, it's freakin' GREAT... May 16 2007, 12:58 PM Ron Walker It's not only OK, it's freakin' GREAT... May 16 2007, 01:53 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center YES, all of us! :lol:
Will you two gentlemen... May 16 2007, 02:57 PM Strgzr Will you two gentlemen mind if I add your names to... May 16 2007, 03:07 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center What and not the rest of us? :rolleyes:
Well, I ... May 16 2007, 03:58 PM Strgzr Well, I didn't want to speek for ya... :rolley... May 16 2007, 04:09 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center You may remember me from Astromart as Andy Campbel... May 16 2007, 04:57 PM Strgzr Yes Andy, I do remember you... :D .
If your frien... May 16 2007, 05:05 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center That particular friend unfortunately is only inter... May 16 2007, 05:16 PM Richard B. Drumm I'm just Richard B. Drumm still... No surprise... May 16 2007, 08:27 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center I'm just Richard B. Drumm still... No surprise... May 16 2007, 10:59 PM Richard B. Drumm I have an Apollo mission patch collection sewed to... May 17 2007, 06:58 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center I have an Apollo mission patch collection sewed to... May 18 2007, 09:05 AM Ron Walker Will you two gentlemen mind if I add your names to... May 17 2007, 07:02 PM Ron Walker I'm just Richard B. Drumm still... No surprise... May 17 2007, 07:04 PM Richard B. Drumm I can't imagine him EVER having fish with tart... May 17 2007, 07:09 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center I can't imagine him EVER having fish with tart... May 18 2007, 09:11 AM Ron Walker I can't imagine him EVER having fish with tart... May 17 2007, 07:18 PM Ron Walker Rob, your operation wants me to do the same thing,... May 18 2007, 10:35 AM Gold Mtn Observing Center Rob, your operation wants me to do the same thing,... May 18 2007, 10:52 AM Gold Mtn Observing Center Been a while since I posted an update.
Here are s... Aug 23 2007, 09:54 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center #8
As you can see...everyone has a bit of fun at ... Aug 23 2007, 10:18 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Here are a few more new things at GOMOC.
I instal... Aug 23 2007, 10:31 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center Finally some pix of my new polishing machines.
thi... Aug 23 2007, 10:33 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center this pic shows the large blank cutting machine., a... Aug 23 2007, 10:34 PM Richard B. Drumm 25" ??? Boy does THAT give me ideas!
Astr... Aug 25 2007, 09:12 AM Gold Mtn Observing Center 25" ??? Boy does [i][b]THAT give me ideas... Aug 25 2007, 01:41 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center #2 the bench and mirror stand Aug 25 2007, 01:43 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center #3
I moved the polishing machine to the other wall... Aug 25 2007, 01:44 PM Gold Mtn Observing Center #4
And finally here is a shot of the test bench, b... Aug 25 2007, 01:47 PM |
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