by Andrew Jones | Apr 17, 2018 | Texas
It was a great personal challenge building an observatory for the first time. Thankfully Dan and the Crew at ExploraDome provided plenty of support. I automated both the rotation and the shutter on my 8′ ED using the Diffraction Limited MaxDome II control...
by John Klebenow | Apr 13, 2018 | Texas
Our observatory in the hills around Camp Wood, Tx., Elev....
by Donald Waid | Apr 13, 2018 | Texas
The Observatory was constructed using the ExploraDome plans. I increased the wall height 6 inches to give a bit more head room. I used Hardy Board for the exterior siding. I am very pleased with the final...
by Lynn Cromer | Apr 13, 2018 | Texas
I built the building and installed the dome by myself. It was hard but can be done. The dome is great and works better than...
by Steve Maas | Apr 13, 2018 | Texas
I’ve named it the “Sentinel of the Caprock” Observatory, or SOCO. It’s built on the deck behind my house overlooking Lake Ransom...