Observatories

We specialize in CCD imaging, especially photometry of variable stars, working in conjunction with Jeff Robertson at Arkansas Tech University to provide data on cataclysmic variable stars for Indiana University, and the CBA (Center for Backyard Astrophysics). Our work has been published in astronomical journals. But, true to our heart as amateur astronomers, my wife and I especially enjoy showing guests the marvelous wonders of the night sky.

12" OBSERVATORY 16" OBSERVATORY 36" OBSERVATORY

We currently have expanded our hobby to include six observatories in the backyard that house a variety of scopes, each for its individualized special research. Several use CCD cameras for time-resolved variable star photometry, one for supernova patrol, one for H-alpha solar observing, and one for visual lunar and planetary observing. Three observatories are shown below: A 10' X 12' roll-off roof building....

This 6' x 8' roll-off camper-top roof observatory houses a Meade 12" LX-200.

Our 10' x 12' roll-off roof observatory houses a 16" F/4.2 Newtonian Reflector Telescope.

A 10' x 18' carport kit, that's been converted and rolls away on rails, will become the observatory that houses a 36" F/5 reflector being completed by ISS Enterprises, in Mayhill, NM.