Getting started for the evening. Canopus culminating on the Southern horizon. The Zodiacal Light, Venus, and the Milky Way. Is owned by Tim Hunter. The Director of the observatory is James McGaha. The Grasslands Observatory was started in 1985 when Tim Hunter. In 2013 the Control room was expanded considerably in size to 14 x 26 feet, and a.

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Astral Imaging at Dogwood Ridge Observatory. Dogwood Ridge Observatory came about in the fall of 2002. While the new home was being built a friend of mine and member of our astronomy club,. The International Dark Sky Association. For information on how you can help. My Pix Insight Starter Guide.

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