Re: [APML] Film master goes CCD

I think they did it this way so that they could still move in the event that the original land owners would like them to vacate the property it may be that the concrete pad and the building was part of the deal for the use of the property in the first place.

Clear Skies

Dwight L Bogan

In a message dated 7/12/2004 6:00:19 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ccjd@ix.netcom.com writes:

Not sure. It sounds like they both plan on staying there to image on a regular basis so I don't know why it wouldn't be more permanent...

Chris

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Chris Cook
Astronomical & Nightcap Photography
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Chris et al:
That is an interesting approach..........but why???
Not why, because he built a permanent structure in a relatively close but still dark location,
but why not make the building a usable observatory (roll off?) with permanent piers?
Yes, the aluminum pallet mounts and pallet jack is an ingeneous idea for moving the big mounts and scopes, but it still means they have to move them out on the pad, align and drift test them.
I don't think seurity is the issue, as it's located on a private ranch.
Sure, building a large roll off is probably more envolved than the garage-like structure they built, but in the long run, being able to drive up, roll the roof off and turn the power on to get those CCD's cooling is a more relaxing solution.
Each to his own.

What am I missing?

Kent Kirkley