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Re: ATM Observatory

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Subject: Re: ATM Observatory
From: Christopher Scott <CJScott@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:18:58 -0400
CC: berthold.hamburger@ibm.net
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Reply-To: Christopher Scott <CJScott@worldnet.att.net>
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> I am planing to build a backyard observatory and am trying to decide
> between a dome and roll of roof.

Roll off, definately. Unless the dome is much larger than you plan, they
are counterproductive.

> I think of concrete foundations
> and walls of prefabricated concrete blocks.

IMO, that would be the worst material to use. The concrete will absorb
all kinds of heat during the day and slowly release it all night long!
Thin metal or a wood structure would be much better. The wood structure
should be exposed studs on the inside with as thin of a sheeting as you
could stand. 
        
-- 
Christopher Scott
Director: Alvin D George Observatory
Staff: Pettinger-Guiley Observatory
Tacoma Astronomical Society

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