TDO gets an upgrade
07/23/2020
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The entire idea behind TDO (TheDamObservatory) was to make things as easy as possible. The structure does exactly that, but in 2 years of use, I still had a problem. Slow f/stop astronomy is hard. It requires extremely accurate guiding, a guide scope, numerous cameras, tons of cables, and even a light breeze will destroy your best intentions as the telescope shakes. I needed a solution...
Meet the RAS! The Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt is kind of like the old reliable Schmidt (...)
Eclipse 2017!
08/22/2017
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TheDamObservatory was up and running for Eclipse 2017! Other than a few pictures, most observing was visual only.
