Cosmic Obsession Observatory build "Sinking the Pier Pipe"

Here is what I did this morning. The Cosmic Obsession Observatory Complex now has its main pier pipe in place waiting for concrete to secure it in place. The sinking of the Pier Pipe is a big step in the right direction. Seeing as how I dug the hole and welded the pipe, I am quite proud to see it in place standing up straight from the first spot we placed it. Bob and I will go back and shim any spots that need it, make sure it is vertical and true and then build a rebar box around the pipe and fill the hole with cement.

The project is moving along great. A couple of more weekends and we will have installed the dome and gotten the complex powered with electricity. Still hoping to have a telescope on the pier and working by October 16th and 17th for a live broadcast of Comet Elenin as it makes its closest pass to Earth.

Cosmic Obsession Observatory website

http://www.cosmicobsession.com

questions for the Cosmic Obsession website should be emailed to info@cosmicobsession.com. Me or Bob will reply quickly with a reply.

Look for our live broadcasts from the observatory on:

http://www.nightskiesnetwork.com

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Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• telescope
• observatory
• Texas
• Cosmic
• Obsession
• pier
• pipe
• telescopic
• mount
• permanent
• star
• viewing

[batterygrunt]

Hey F, Do you know your estimate feild of view in terms of degrees? Its seems your in a spot that has low obstruction which ideal. And how is your "light pollution"? Its seems it gets dark on some of your vids. Im so curious about this project of yours.

[ThePerfectMinds]

@batterygrunt There's a lot of light pollution... If you looked on the light pollution map of the nation, you would not want to build an observatory here. BUT.. we don;t want to take two hours to set up everytime we go out... ~ F.

[batterygrunt]

@ThePerfectMinds I was hoping you were far from all of that. Im a US Marine (retired) and I have been to places that were so dark outside that I couldnt see my hand inches from my face. We all set down for the night (3 hr rest) I was so F'n tired from earlier but when I laid down the night sky was or is beautiful!!! Imagine a painter taking a wet brush of white and flicking it across a dark purple sky. Laying there I lost count of the many "falling stars". This was in the Mojave, training. prt2

[ThePerfectMinds]

@batterygrunt Those are your experiences. Sharing them passes them on to me. I thank you for that. I'm on the radio in a few minutes over at freedomslips / revolutionradio ~ F.

[batterygrunt]

@ThePerfectMinds I just got your msg how do I hear you? Whats your call sign or are you in the archives? I never used Revolution rad before.

[batterygrunt]

@ThePerfectMinds prt 2... Since I was out there, then off to other far nasty places the night sky is incredible!!! Who ever out creator is. He/She is a brilliant being. No matter what part of the world your in if light is not a problem I can see why our long lost ancestors loved the night sky. That was probably their television back then. Anyways good luck on your project . Looking foward to vids. Make one of the moon if you can. Its a child hood thing of mine. Stay safe.

[staridservice]

is this your brother?

youtube.com/watch?v=W5PPsbc-sc­4

[chena3]

should tie tag line to bottom of pipe for control

[ProphetChaser]

Very cool.

[ProphetChaser]

Very cool.