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Old August 27th 11, 06:17 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
W. eWatson[_2_]
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Default An observatory for my 8x8' concrete pad?

Several years ago I built Subject pad near my house as yet another place
to observe from. I used to leave a fairly heavy and large Meade
refractor out there for weeks at a time protected by a canvas. I've
been a bit leery of bears and deer that pass through out property
knocking down the scope. I might want to boost the scope size to 10".
Probably an EQ mount. Is there some obs kit made that I could buy to put
on the pad? I've heard of clam shell obs. Comments?