A Sony Vaio 200MMX does all the computing with the help of SkyMap Pro 4.0 . Just acquired Tele Vue 85mm refractor . Bought it from Pocono Mountain Optics . Construction of the Goose Valley Observatory Construction took place during January of 1999. Click on any of the images below to see the progress of the Dome's construction.
Descriptions are below.
The Dome was constructed by myself, my step-dad Charles, his son Charlie, and my brother Matt, with a little help from Father Larry and Father Tom. A full three-day project. The foundation consists of a four-foot square base for the telescope separated from the main foundation by a few inches. In theory, this should reduce vibrations. The observer can walk on the main foundation during an exposure without disrupting the imaging.