RASC Calgary Centre - Year-End BBQ 2009
June 27, 2009
Page last updated August 03, 2009Calgary Centre's new Roll-Off Roof Observatory Building Grand Opening
In 2008, the members of the Calgary Centre of the RASC voted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their Calgary Centre, and the 25th anniversary of their Wilson Coulee Observatory by approving the construction of a Roll Off Roof Observatory Building. Designed by then President Larry McNish, the large 8x18 ft structure allows up to 4 scopes to use the building simultaneously. In addition to the curved and sloped powered rolling roof (which allows polar alignment when open), the upper half of the south facing wall is divided into 4 independent sections which can be manually folded down to provide an unobstructed southern view. The building is expected to provide a haven for astrophotographers and visual observers that want to get out of the wind, especially on cold winter nights.
On June 27 IYA 2009 the Calgary Centre inaugurated its new Roll Off Roof Observatory building at its annual June Bar-B-Q.
The history of the building project (with construction photos) can be seen at http://www.calgary.rasc.ca/rolloff/index.htm
Here are some pictures of the event.
Clicking on any of the following photos will open a larger image.
Photos by Larry McNish (and helpers)
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Second Camera Photos by Larry McNish
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