2019/20 progress.....
Remscope.......
3 Peaks Radio Telescope
The `Gander` 20" Dobsonian
Upgrade main dome 16".... finderscope.........
Fullerscope mount / vintage Cassegrian reflector renovation
Donated Rob Miller Reflector repair and upgrade.........
Development of the NI Camera Obscura.....
Improve site security
June 2018.........A new cladding finish for the Bob1 Observatory- nice one Bob
So Peter brought all the remaining observatories to the same high visual standard!( see below)
October 2017 ..... Thanks to the 3peaks Observatory for the donation of a 3.6 metre radio dish / mount ,
receiving and control equipment. This will create a substantial non-visual
observing facility for distributed and point radio sources.
By mid-summer 2017.......... Remscope ( remote control telescope) foundations and blockwork proceeding.
Open source server for web site and file system assembled and working.
Web based status / display and booking system V1 - live.
Over spring a selection of large binoculars were constructed.
This summer - toilet block modifications carried out.
Site vegetation control proceeding.
Solar Flux detector antenna being modified.
Access bridge safety rails installed.
New outside store.....ready for use. A new coat of varnish on the toilet block door complements the new store.
The `GANDER` 20" Dobsonian rollout shelter nearly ready for its occupant.
November....new weatherproof coatings for `rollout` telescope shelters.