Note the crank on the wall that connects to the gear and chain system the we use to open the observatory roof. No one seemed to appreciate my idea of using the empty crate as a second "port-a-Jon" (:>

Al Paslow Astronomy Collection

Images and events of personal interest.

These photos were taken June 1 & June 2, 2006 at the Amateur Astronomers Association's Mingo Creek Observatory near Washington, PA and south of Pittsburgh. This is a series of photos taken by me, Dave Smith and posted with Al Paslow's permission on his site. They were shot on color negative film and the film was scanned right after processing as a "med." res. scan buy Sukolsky Brunelle Inc.

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Al-Paslow > The crated 24" R/C ready to be unloaded at the AAAP's Mingo Creek Park Observatory. This is before the debate on the various ways to unload it. The 3/4" plywood added to the almost 300 Lb. telescope made this a heavy package.

Al-Paslow > AAAP members roll the telescope crate through the reception room

Al-Paslow > telescope is moved into the reflector room where it is to be installed.

Al-Paslow > The steel shaft and crank on the wall to the right is for opening and closing the roof of the observing room.

Al-Paslow > Checking the fit on one of the mounting rings. These hold the optical tube to the mounting plate on the Paralax mounting.

Al-Paslow > Delivery of Mingo 24" RC telescope photo

Al-Paslow > In My home state of West Virginia this crate might make someone a nice school bus stop shelter.

Al-Paslow > Note the crank on the wall that connects to the gear and chain system the we use to open the observatory roof. No one seemed to appreciate my idea of using the empty crate as a second "port-a-Jon" (:>

Note the crank on the wall that connects to the gear and chain system the we use to open the observatory roof. No one seemed to appreciate my idea of using the empty crate as a second "port-a-Jon" (:>