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The observatory is currently under construction in the summer of 2001. Check here for updates as the construction progesses. In the meantime, you can read the diaries of various stages of construction.
There are several people to thank in helping me with this project:
Rob Andrews, for advice about concrete.
Gary Hermann, my father, for the inspiration to BUILD!
Mary Jane Morris, my mother, for the means and support to do so.
And John Welch, for a lot of everything!
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Pier Foundation 26-28 May 2001 |
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Pier Extension 7-8 July 2001 |
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Site Layout and Foundation 25-29 June; 6-8, 18-27 July 2001 |
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Concrete Slab 28 July 2001 |
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Dome Construction November 2001 - ??? |
| Wall Framing Not Yet Begun | |
| Putting It All Together Not Yet Begun |