2. Observatory

Eagle Rock Observatory

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 at http://www.eaglerockobservatory.org/
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  • Eagle Rock Observatory at sunset

    Eagle Rock Observatory at sunset

  • 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.

    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.

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

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

  • 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.

    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.

  • The north wall, showing one of the dome rotation motors, the dome controllers, and the lighting controls.

    The north wall, showing one of the dome rotation motors, the dome controllers, and the lighting controls.

  • The computer workstation shelf is mounted on the wall flanges to minimize intrusion into the circular aisle space.

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

  • The observatory computer in night operation mode.

    The observatory computer in night operation mode.

  • The telescope base

    The telescope base

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

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

  • The rope lighting and dome motor controls

    The rope lighting and dome motor controls

  • The West workstation and outlet center

    The West workstation and outlet center

  • The East workstation outlets

    The East workstation outlets

  • The outlet switch for the rope lighting is illuminated for easy access in the dark.

    The outlet switch for the rope lighting is illuminated for easy access in the dark.

  • An Idaho winter storm

    An Idaho winter storm

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    The computer workstation shelf is mounted on the wall flanges to minimize intrusion into the circular aisle space.
    The observatory computer in night operation mode.
    The telescope base