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OPTICAL TUBE WRAPPED UP

Both major assemblies (Base and optical tube) have now been wrapped, and are in storage at Laminating Technologies. They will remain in "care and preservation" until the dome is ready.

WRAPPING UP A TELESCOPE!

Since the weather has put a stop to groundwork for the dome, attention has turned to the telescope itself.

PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE DOME

Powys County Council has granted us planning permission to build the dome for the 24" Schmidt Camera.

Telescope Arrives in Knighton

Well, the telescope is in Wales and secure. Here’s how it happened.

Telescope Coming to Knighton

All is ready for the lift of the telescope on 19 June.

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