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Eagle Rock Observatory is located in the foothills of Idaho's Caribou Range, just east of Idaho Falls. It takes advantage of clear western skies. It was built in 2007 by AAAP member Trevor Lewis. For more details check out the observatory web site athttp://www.eaglerockobservatory.org/

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Al-Paslow > Eagle Rock Observatory at sunset

Al-Paslow > Eagle Rock Observatory on a mid-winter morning. In the background to the West are the full moon, the Lost River Range (far left), and the Lemhi Range. In the foreground is the Snake River Plain.

Al-Paslow > The observatory is set with the door and home shutter position facing northeast, away from the prevailing wind direction.

Al-Paslow > The astronomer and telescope. The shutter drive motor is visible on the rear wall. The telescope is a 16-inch Meade RCX400 on a permanent pier.

Al-Paslow > The computer workstation shelf is mounted on the wall flanges to minimize intrusion into the circular aisle space.

Al-Paslow > The observatory computer in night operation mode.

Al-Paslow > The telescope base

Al-Paslow > The primary lighting is provided by red and white rope lights mounted under a wall flange to provide indirect light.

Eagle Rock Observatory at sunset

> Eagle Rock Observatory at sunset

Eagle Rock Observatory at sunset

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