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AAVSO How-to Hour: Your First Observatory--Keep it Simple!
June 5, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Free
An online discussion for those that want a more elaborate home observing set up than binoculars or a telescope and computer, Richard Berry, AAVSO's Instrumentation & Equipment Observing Section leader, will discuss making your first observatory inexpensive, simple, and easy to use. Its purpose: to be the place you call your own, offering minimal set-up time and maximal convenience. For example, a simple L-shaped fence can shelter you from wind and stray light, while a small concrete pad with an electric outlet can make set up fast and the alignment accurate. After getting started with a simple observatory, you can build on the experience as you plan a fancier shelter, roll-off roof, or domed observatory.
