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Astronomers are very much at the mercy of the weather, especially here in the UK. How often have you spent time setting up for an observing or imaging session under clear skies, only to discover that clouds have crept in while you were aligning your mount to end your session before it started? A permanent observatory or fixed pier in your garden can greatly speed up the process of preparing for a night of exploration.

In this talk, experienced observer and imager Steve Richards presents some ideas to ease the frustration and make your observing and imaging more productive.

In the second part of the Masterclass there is a Q&A with Steve Richards and Editor Chris Bramley.

All registrants will be able to download an event Handout via the video player of the recording and will be able to watch this recording for a maximum of 10 times.

All registrants will be able to download a Masterclass Handout and will be sent a link to view the Masterclass recording shortly after it has ended. You will be able to watch this recording for a maximum of 10 times.
Agenda
  • Types of permanent garden setup, from piers to garden observatories.
  • Key considerations for planning, including location, automation and planning approval.
  • Domed observatories and roll-off roofs: suppliers or self-build.
  • The equipment that a permanent setup can house.
  • Garden observatories and security.
  • How to accommodate a permanent setup with other garden uses.
  • Live Q&A with Steve Richards and Chris Bramley
Presenters
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Steve Richards
Steve Richards is an experienced observer and imager, Sky at Night Magazine’s resident Scope Doctor equipment consultant and the author of two books on deep-sky imaging. His garden has been home to the Chanctonbury Observatory since 2005.
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Chris Bramley
Chris Bramley is the Editor of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. A journalist by training, he has been covering space and astronomy since 2005 and has headed up the magazine's editorial team since 2011.
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