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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8-16-03

This photo taken right after the installation of the telescope.
8-17-03

The morning after a night of viewing the Moon and Mars. Photo taken by Tom Polakis.
8-16-03

A close-up view looking north awaiting opening night observing.
8-16-03

The telescope is a 16" f4.4 Newtonian on a vintage 1976 German equatorial mount all made by Pierre Schwaar.
8-16-03

The proud pose with the telescope. Photo taken by Chris Schur.
8-17-03

A photo of me with guest observer Jennifer Keller. Photo taken by guest observer Tom Polakis.
8-16-03

A pretty view of the forest looking southeast.
8-16-03

A look at the south end of the observatory in the shade.
8-17-03

A photo taken of one happy camper. Photo taken by Tom Polakis.


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