Brigham Young Idaho Spitz A3P - Observatory Central

Member Links

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Observatory Central » Planetarium Forum » Planetariums as a hobby » Restoring Commercial Planetarium Projectors

11 Pages

1 2 3 > »

Brigham Young Idaho Spitz A3P

Options

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 30 2008, 09:49 AM Post #1
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Leaving for Rexburg this Wednesday evening to fetch another Spitz A3P and console from Brigham Young University in Idaho. Stephen McNeil, Planetarium Director at Brigham Young in the photo. Attached File(s) idahoSpitz.JPG ( 58.41k ) Number of downloads: 2 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jun 30 2008, 10:05 AM Post #2
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Northbound... Attached File(s) Idaho_Bound.JPG ( 56.82k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 07:57 AM Post #3
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Romney Building on the Brigham Young campus in Rexburg, Idaho where the A3P has resided for the past 25 years. Attached File(s) 99Sep_Romney.jpg ( 11.94k ) Number of downloads: 1 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:03 AM Post #4
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	This A3P is newer than the other ones I have seen. This machine will rotate 360 degrees on the pedestal. Attached File(s) Brigham1.JPG ( 51.73k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:07 AM Post #5
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Partial image of the console. In addition to this part shown, there is another, larger section attached on the left side that holds Spice automation equipment. It is also laminated in the classic Spitz walnut finish. Attached File(s) Brigham2.JPG ( 68.05k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:12 AM Post #6
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Left-hand side of the console. I am not sure what was once installed here, but they are using it for Spice Automation now. Does anybody know what Spitz delivered in the blank panel spaces 25 years ago? Attached File(s) Brigham3.JPG ( 81.62k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:14 AM Post #7
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	This is going to be alot of work... Attached File(s) Brigham4.JPG ( 80.35k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:17 AM Post #8
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Lower section of the pedestal. This projector sits low for the 22 foot dome. Attached File(s) Brigham5.JPG ( 57.81k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:19 AM Post #9
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	My friend Brad, an Electrical Engineer, rode with me to Idaho and assist in the removal. After looking at hundreds of feet of cabling, you can clearly see what he is thinking... Attached File(s) Brigham6.JPG ( 66.74k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:25 AM Post #10
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Brad explains some of the issues we will encounter today.. Attached File(s) Brigham8.JPG ( 66.19k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:37 AM Post #11
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	The projector is being taken apart.. scaffold comes in handy. Attached File(s) Brigham10.JPG ( 53.14k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:40 AM Post #12
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Starball and planet cage are off. Attached File(s) Brigham11.JPG ( 80.87k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:42 AM Post #13
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Central Core is off the pedestal, and ready to go in the truck. Attached File(s) Brigham12.JPG ( 66.93k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 08:44 AM Post #14
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Here you can see the roller bearings that permit 360 degree rotation of the instrument. Attached File(s) Brigham13.JPG ( 68.88k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 10:55 AM Post #15
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Progress is made in the console area.. Attached File(s) Brigham14.JPG ( 34.69k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 10:57 AM Post #16
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	I really like to use these hard-shell road cases, originally designed for transporting 3-tier slide projectors on stands. They do a good job of protecting the cargo and they are on wheels too. Attached File(s) Brigham15.JPG ( 73.99k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 11:00 AM Post #17
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	My friend Brad, Electrical Engineer, and Stephen McNeil, Director, talking about "the hole". Attached File(s) Brigham16.JPG ( 54.02k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 11:02 AM Post #18
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	The projector and consoles are out.. Now then, on to the Spice Automation rack. Attached File(s) Brigham17.JPG ( 81.96k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 11:04 AM Post #19
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	Brad tackles the Spice equipment.. Attached File(s) Brigham18.JPG ( 84.82k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

bjsullivan View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Jul 8 2008, 11:06 AM Post #20
Star Cluster Group: Members Joined: 31-March 07 Posts: 1,509 From: Phoenix, Arizona	A full load to Phoenix.. Attached File(s) Brigham19.JPG ( 59.68k ) Number of downloads: 0 -------------------- Spitz, GOTO, Minolta, Zeiss, AVI

« Next Oldest · Restoring Commercial Planetarium Projectors · Next Newest »

11 Pages

1 2 3 > »

1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)

0 Members:

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

Lo-Fi Version

Time is now: 18th May 2013 - 10:46 PM

Skin by ibskins