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Category Description: An observatory is a structure intended to permanently house and protect telescopes, allowing them to be protected while remaining ready for observing. Typically the roof of the observatory slides sideways or can be removed to allow viewing. This category lists sites depicting homemade observatories, including photographs and design plans.

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Ash Observatory - Shows a step-by-step account of the construction of a homemade observatory, which details the building of its foundations to how telescope mounts were affixed.
Astronomy for Africa - Contains information on the instructional sessions and adventures offered by the organization. Also includes discussions on the issues and solutions of light pollution.
Cosmos Observatory - Features factual details on the mission of the Deep Impact space vehicle of NASA. Also provides data on astronomical investigations with actual results.
Cymbeline Observatory - Details the construction of the homemade observatory. Provides information about the astronomical tools and accessories used.
David’s Astronomy Site - Presents collections of images of solar system objects; also includes reports on the observation sessions and detailed descriptions of the instruments and accessories used.
Eagle Observatory - Shows information on the building of the structure with pictures. Also exhibits accounts of tools, methods and computer systems.
Grimee Observatory - Features recent images of astronomical phenomena and objects. Also lists details of equipment specifications.
Irvington Observatory - Displays a timepiece chart that reports the atmospheric condition of the day. Also shows pictures of deep sky entities.
Ptolemy’s Café - Displays the building plans and dimensions of the observatory. Contains images.
Red Barn Observatory - Shows descriptive details on the cameras used in the study with images. Also features data detailing observation results of extraterrestrial bodies.
Stoney Hills Observatory - Provides photographs of the small observatory and highlights its sliding roof design. Also shows a collection of deep sky images.
Whitepeak Lunar Observatory - Provides information about the design and construction of the observatory and details about the moon’s surface makeup.

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