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

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The Pier

7-21-02

The pier base was 34” x 40” or so, excavation was a little exciting with the pick-axe.
9-1-02

The rebar was set and ready for the pour.
9-1-02

The pour! Nine cubic feet or so.
9-1-02

The finished base of the pier.
9-2-02

The form set for the column of the 48" pier.
9-2-02

The center tube is placed in the mold, later to anchor the German equatorial mounting.
9-2-02

A close up view.
9-2-02

All done!
9-8-02

The pier revealed, looking east.


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