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Cochise Skies Observatory (CSO)
Sierra Vista , Arizona
Owners: Bob and Terrie Gent
 CSO
news page.
The Cochise Skies Observatory Photo
Gallery
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This is the exterior
of the Cochise Skies Observatory. Bob and Terrie Gent completed
construction of the Cochise Skies Observatory in early 2010, and the
first light ceremony was held on April 9, 2010.
(Click on the images for larger versions.)
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This is the interior
of the Cochise Skies Observatory. The observatory is located just
south of Sierra Vista, Arizona, has a roll-off roof, and it houses
several telescopes including a C-11 EdgeHD on the pier, and a 14.5-inch
f/4.9 AstroSystems Dobsonian.
To reduce vibrations, the pier is 18 inches in diameter and rebar reinforced.
It is also sunk below the foundation, and does not touch the floor except
through sand. The roll-off roof is more than a ton of steel, rolls on
steel wheels, and can be rolled with one hand.
(Click on the images for larger versions.)
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This is the exterior
of the Cochise Skies Observatory. The main observing area is 14x14
feet, and the attached warming room/control center (above) is 10'
x 14'.
(Click on the images for larger versions.)
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CSO
news page.
HAC
Observatories Index page.
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