The Arcturus Observatory (IAU Observatory Code: H92)
is an astronomical observatory
located in the Pine
Barrens of Whiting, New Jersey USA
Most astronomy performed is by CCD Imaging and
Astrophotography.
Owned and operated by Paul Gitto, D.D.S.
All images currently on this web page, are taken with
the Meade
Pictor
416XT CCD camera.
Images are copyright of the Arcturus Observatory, and
are for personal use only.
Our observatory is a "Pro
Dome 10".
A 10' diameter fiberglass dome
8' high.
It was fabricated by Technical
Innovations
Our observatory contained a 10"
Meade LX200 f/10,
and as of 2002 now contains a 12"
Meade LX200 f/10,
and now uses a Meade
Pictor 416XTE CCD camera.
Usually the telescope works at
F/3.3,
when an Optec
MAXfield .33 focal reducer is added.
The telescope and camera are
computer
controlled into our home.
The dome is yet to be remote
controlled
or motorized.
Available
More Small Astronomical Observatories
A Patrick
Moore's Practical Astronomy Series book.
The Arcturus Observatory has a chapter featured
in this book.
Plenty of photos, details and hints on designing your
observatory.
This book conatins a CD-ROM version of the book Small
Astronomical Observatories, which is now out of print.
It's like getting 2 books in one!
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