East Dome 2010 Remodel
by Tony Wiese
This gallery contains images of the newly remodeled East Dome at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas. The gallery also shows the recoated primary and secondary mirrors that are used by the 18" Newtonian Reflector telescope, owned and operated by the Fort Bend Astronomy Club. The 18" telescope is used for asteroid hunting by Fort Bend Astronomy Club members (480+ discoveries) and also hosts thousands of visitors each year to the George Observatory.
Inside East Dome
Inside East Dome
Inside East Dome
Inside East Dome
Inside East Dome
Inside East Dome
Inside East Dome
Stairs in East Dome
Stairs in East Dome
Mirror cell
Mirror cell
Mirror cell
18" mirror in box
18" mirror in mirror cell
18" mirror in mirror cell
18" mirror in mirror cell
18" mirror in mirror cell
Secondary mirror
Secondary mirror
18" telescope
18" telescope