Not sure if this works but I was looking at an Explora-dome (8') and noticed that Jon Dokken was listed as having one in Woodbury. I'm in Afton and was interested in if he would be willing to give me

I need to replace the battery which is remote and I need the type and size (volts/amp) to order online before I go to the observatory. Anyone able to help me out?

Has anyone started with a key FOB dome rotation system and then added the additional components to convert to a computer-controlled dome rotation system? Problems? Recommendations? Cost difference? I

I just received my 8' dome from Dustin. He has been very helpful. He could not however answer an important question for me. The manual from the website, which is outdated, shows the horizon at 60". Th

My copper strips conductor need replacement. I need a description for it to search google for replacement material. Thanks in advance.

I thought I would post about this shutter failure to see if I can get some feedback. Do to the upper shutter switch failing to activate on the upper shutter reaching "open" state, the driver misinterp

The top switch with roller on my 8' dome has failed. I need to replace it. Can anyone point me at the correct switch to order?

https://youtu.be/2F4nd11w75o See this video from yesterday. It shows the issue with the shutters not closing consistently. It is as if one or more of the contacts in the relays inside the controller a

All, I had some snow dust work thru the shutter opening last winter, so one of my summer projects has been to investigate a brush seal for the shutter, similar to the seal at the bottom of the dome. I

Hi Ted, How did you apply the SunShield paint? Brush or roller? I have ordered the paint and tinted it slightly. The Web site recommendation seems to be to use a roller although I think they say a bru

OK, before we start, because I am cheap (or my wife allows me a very limited budget for astronomy) and not too smart, I have an 8ft Exploradome I purchased 2 years ago that I will now attempt to retro

I’m new to this group but have a 8’ Exploradome on order, probably being delivered late this year. It will be a fully automated, remote installation, powered by batteries off solar panels. In the mean

First off the phone number in the subject is not real.....but John is an expert in all things electrical and mechanical to name just a few. Last week, as I was finishing a 300 point SkyX model, my Exp

Hi all, I'm planning on designing a small deck for an 8' round building Exploradome. I was wondering what the maximum dimensions would be for the round building with two bays would be. I'm thinking a

Hi, everyone. I will receive a new, fully automated Explora-dome in a month or so. I will move my CGEM II mount into the observatory. I'll upgrade the mount at a later time. I've been imaging a little

I wiull starting the prepwork in the next few weeks i need the Measurement from floor to Dome Opening ( so i can see the Horizon ) I know the wall is 68" but i do not Know the distance from floor to t

i just purchased a new Dome EDII i havea Meade LX 200 GP@ 14" scope on a wedge and Piertec Pier/ the required offset is 20"south to get to horizon ( which i have aclear view of ) what will i be miss I

Oh help! We are having major winds on the Oregon Coast. It is not uncommon for 70 to 80 mph winds. I thought I had everything buttoned down well, but this morning while my husband was doing dishes he

tALKED TO dUSTIN YESTERDAY --SUCH A nICE gUY ---oRDERED AN ed ii -- thanks FOR ALL THE info , BOB

i'm moving from upstate NY to Ky in about a week. I'm leaving my ED8' behind for the New home owner. i will be getting a ED-2 for the new house. it will house 4 scopes from 14" sct , two refractors an