Rick's Six Four Observatory  
Happy Jack, Arizona  Elevation: ~7100 ft.
Messier 64Chris Schur 2002
A roll-off roof type observatory housing a 16" Newtonian telescope on a German equatorial mount.

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Beginnings
The Pier
The Foundation
The Footers
The Floor
The Walls
First Light
Sky Views
The Rails
The Roof
The Windows
The Hardware
The Telescope
The Walkway

Astrophotos

Contact
The Foundation

9-22-02

The floor frame is born.
9-22-02

The frame arises from the ground and is elevated to receive its post legs.
9-22-02

2” x 10” construction throughout the 10’ x 12’ layout.
10-13-02

A nice exterior redwood stain to survive the weather.


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