[Atmob-discuss] Land for a club observatory?

[pbealo at comcast.net]

For those of you with Google Earth, go to:  45 deg 23min 51.94sec N, 69deg 53 min 15.45sec W.

~47 acres, but I need to cut in a 1/4 mile driveway.

Peter
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Peter Bealo" <pbealo at comcast.net>
> FWIW: Bernie's place is LOTS closer, but I own some truly dark sky land in
> Moxie Gore Maine that might be interesting. The "only" issues are: A) Its 3
> hours away near the Kennebec River B) Its ~ 6 miles from the nearest power
> and phone line...
> 
> But it IS very dark. No town of any size closer than 30 or 40 miles.
> 
> Peter
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org
> [mailto:atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org] On Behalf Of Buonomo, John
> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 9:51 PM
> To: Bernie Volz (volz); Neil Fleming; ATMoB
> Subject: Re: [Atmob-discuss] Land for a club observatory?
> 
>  Neil, Bernie, ...
> 
> I  would be interested in building a remote observatory in NH 
> 
> look at this idea...
>  I know a group of astronomers in SC, Hap Griffin, and Gene Hunter (I CO
> sysop a web site with Gene, http://www.astrophotogallery.org/ )
> 
> Gene has been building a site for observing with other local astronomers
> and astrophotographers  http://www.machunter.org 
> 
> After Talking with Gene and seeing what they did, I started thinking
> about something like this around here with local observers, I was going
> to post this idea to NHAS and ATMoB 
> 
> I would be willing to offer what I can, in skill, equipment and money, I
> am wondering if you and others would be interested?
> 
> They worked 2 astronomers per observatory, and they are now up to 5
> observatories..
> Some with showers and mini kitchens
> It works well for them..
> 
> -John
> -----Original Message-----
> From: atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org
> [mailto:atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org] On Behalf Of Bernie Volz (volz)
> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:50 PM
> To: Neil Fleming; ATMoB
> Subject: Re: [Atmob-discuss] Land for a club observatory?
> 
> I own about 40 acres of land near my house in Center Harbor, NH. As
> there is a right-of-way across it to another parcel, and that person is
> building a single house (they own about 50 acres), I've been thinking
> that it might be a nice site for some observing/observatories. A
> driveway is going in (it is about .75 miles long) for the house. The
> area has good skies (Mario has his NH 32" nearby). There will be good
> access to power and one could easily bring in Internet (via cable).
> There would be some infrastructure costs (to clear land and build a
> driveway, etc). There is a ridge, so there are some higher places easily
> accessible.
> 
> It may be something I'd entertain. My current plan for the land is to
> leave it be (other than what's required for the neighbor's driveway),
> but I've been thinking ...
> 
> ---
> 
> You might also want to speak with Gary Walker. He bought a place on a
> hilltop about 30 years ago and in talking to him a while back I
> distinctly got the impression that he probably won't have done it again
> because with the newer equipment - such as CCD cameras - you really
> don't need pristine skies and having immediate access (no several hour
> commute) more than makes up for the difference in sky conditions.
> 
> (I live nearby the land, so travel isn't an issue for me.)
> 
> ---
> 
> If you are still interested and a 10-15 minute ride from Exit 24 on I-93
> (mile marker 76) sounds like it could meet your needs, let's talk
> sometime.
> 
> - Bernie
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org
> [mailto:atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org] On Behalf Of Neil Fleming
> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 7:27 PM
> To: ATMoB
> Subject: [Atmob-discuss] Land for a club observatory?
> 
> I'd sure love to set up some gear remote from Westwood.  I think that
> our clubhouse area is on some sort of lease arrangement.  Anyone know of
> something within a couple of hours of Boston that we could
> acquire/long-term lease and get something going?
> 
>    ...Neil
> 
> www.flemingastrophotography.com
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> 
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