Dreaming of the stars: Observatory dome returns to UMD as part of larger plan MOOSE LAKE, Minn. -- An observatory dome is a curious machine -- one that appears static but is dynamic when put to ...

“It’s high-end, world-class astronomy gear,” Calvert said. “It was state of the art equipment probably 15 years ago.” The problem, he said, is that a dome — even two domes — is not ...

The observatory's main feature will be the two telescope rooms accompanied with multipurpose rooms for viewing. Strzemienski said the rooms will be handicapped-accessible. "Even if you are in a ...

These domes were built off-site and have recently been delivered, and today we will see them installed. This spot is just a perfect spot for an observatory, because we're out in the country. We're ...

Telescope and laser technician Donnie Redel works inside the dome holding Lick Observatory’s Shane telescope, the facility’s largest, Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

After removing the observatory dome shutter, sheet metal workers, including supervisor Kevin Holappa (left), lower it to the ground at the home of former UMD planetarium director Glenn Langhorst ...

The dome, which had been part of the Round Hill Observatory, privately owned by Greenwich resident Ted Schimenti, is 10 feet in diameter and came with “state of the art equatorial mount and ...