Project Notes

Private Observatory, Colorado

Observatory Solutions polar aligned the system, cabled the telescope and mount for computer control, and set up the new observatory computer.

The observatory consists of the following equipment:

  • Ash Dome 12′ 6″ with electric lower shutter and slip rings for continuous power to the dome shutter system.
  • Bisque Paramount ME-II mount with three (3) 30 lb. counterweights. A forth 30 lb. counterweight will be added to properly balance the telescope.
  • PlaneWave CDK20 (20″, 0.51 m) telescope with Hedrick focuser and Delta-T dew prevention system.