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Eclipse of the Moon, Dec 21, 2010

Posted on December 22, 2010 by admin

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These are single shots taken at my place south of Windsor, north of Johnstown. I used my Nikon D-1 with the f4 500mm. ISO was constant at 200…shutter speed varied, of course. I tried to shoot hand-held a little too … Read more →

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Little Thompson Science Foundation wins Community Foundation Grant

Posted on November 4, 2010 by admin

The Little Thompson Science Foundation has received a grant from the Community Foundation and the Berthoud Fund of $4,500. Read more →

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Asteroids

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin
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Dome 2 rotation test

Posted on June 27, 2010 by admin

Here we see Meinte Veldhuis checking to see that the hand-built dome framework rotates smoothly. Read more →

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24-inch Mt. Wilson telescope returns to service

Posted on June 27, 2010 by admin

Started in 1996 the LTO (Little Thompson Observatory) is about to reach its design completion: two domes and two telescopes. Read more →

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Little Thompson Observatory construction – Phase 2 – Telescope

Posted on June 27, 2010 by admin

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Little Thompson Observatory construction – Phase 2 – building

Posted on June 27, 2009 by admin

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Historic Mount Wilson Telescope Arrives

Posted on July 29, 2006 by admin

Historic Mount Wilson Telescope Arrives at the Little Thompson Observatory. Read more →

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Comet C2000

Posted on November 21, 2001 by admin
Comet C2000

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False Color picture of Comet C2000 by Bryan & Heidi Short. Read more →

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Observatory Construction

Posted on May 8, 1996 by admin
Using surveyor's level to check foundation

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Photos from the construction of the first section of the Little Thompson Observatory. Read more →

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