Welcome!

By avi On December 28th, 2009

Welcome to Twelveparsecs.com
Home of Serenity Valley Observatory, a private observatory in Arizona used for:
Astrophotography, General Astronomy, Radio Astronomy, Planetary Science, Cosmology and Exoplanetary Research.

Shields Up!

By avi On August 31st, 2010

Kinda felt like I was about to enter battle when I powered up the Red LED rope lights.

lights!

More Fit and Finish…

By avi On August 25th, 2010

The observing/relaxation deck is almost complete now:
observing deck
Still need to put up the lattice work and a few more cross braces. But… I can walk on it now!

Started setting up the tracking mount. May very well start imaging this weekend, if the weather cooperates.
tracking mount

Fit and Finish

By avi On August 23rd, 2010

Almost finished with the deck. New roof support poles are in place.
Also, worked on the interior some.

interior
interior
interior