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UNE and Northern Tablelands

Astronomical Society

UNENTAS

Margaret Sharpe’s observatory
in Armidale, NSW

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View of completed shed from south

View of observatory, showing bolted down tripod

Corner shelves in diagonally opposite corners
provide space for lenses, books, etc.
Ambient light is enough to function in without any artificial lighting
except for red torch to consult books, charts, etc.
The slide-off roof is easy to handle with one hand.

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