On 8/27/2011 11:02 AM, Chris.B wrote:
On Aug 27, 7:17 pm, "W. wrote:

I used to leave a fairly heavy and large Meade
refractor out there...
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'm not sure you can get a dome for a 10" refractor off the peg but
good luck trying.

I know, I know... :-)
Well, my old, third ed., of StarWare has several pages devoted to
commercial observatories. My guess on the clam shell site mentioned
above is that a 7' shell is over $3K. That might cause me to think about
building my own obs. The 7' model comes pre-assembled and weights 600
pounds.