Vendors

SkyShed, very nice roll-off plans,
  kits and installations

At Home In A Dome

Backyard Observatories, custom roll-offs

Roll Off Roofs

Agent Observatory

Paul Andrew

Observatorio Antares

Apogee Robotic Observatory

Arctic Industries Optical Division

Ash Observatory

Ashen Path Observatory

Astronomers Haven

Astropixlar (Swedish)

The AstroShed

Ballauer Observatory

Observatorio de la Ballona

Barkisland Observatory

Bear Observatory

Big Bird Observatory

Birmingham Astronomical Observatory

Blaber Observatory

Black Star Observatory

Bob's Backyard Observatory

Bonney Lake Observatory

Jean-Pierre Bousquet

Tycho Brahe Observatory

Breezy Fields Observatory

Bright Skies Observatory

David Brown

Chris et Gilles Bouteiller

Josef Buchsenmeister

Buckhorn Observatory

Buena Vista Observatory

Bush Observatory

Carr Astronomical Observatory

Cat's Paw Observatory

Cave Creek Observatory

Center Street Observatory

Dale Chamberlain Observatory

Chico Community Observatory

Cloudbait Observatory

Cohoctah Nightcrawler Observatory

Rod Cook

CopperHead Ridge Observatory

Corydon Ridge Observatory

Coyote Observatory

Cradle-Ribeiro Observatory

Darklight Observatory

Dark Skies Observatory

Davidee's Observatory

Deer Meadow Observatory

Deer Run Observatory

Tom Diana

Don Dillinger's Garden Shed Obsevatory

The Dobservatory

Mike Dodd

Dog House Astronomy

Dogwood Ridge Observatory

Dreamworld Observatory

Rick Drozd

ELT Observatory

Dave Elting

Eta Carina Observatory

Etscorn Campus Observatory

Chris Everaert

EverStaR Astronomical Observatory

David Ewing

David Fansler

Darin Fields

Fleenor Observatory

Marcel Fontaine

Fox Park Public Observatory

Frog Hollow Observatory

Garden Spot Observatory

Wayne Gay

Gerbil Bank Observatory

Goodricke-Pigott Observatory

Graham Observatory

Grampian Stars Observatory

Grasslands Observatory

Doc Greiner

Greiner Research Observatory

Mike Gore

Haltom City Observatory

Berthold Hamburger

Erik Hansen

Happy Ray Manor Observatory

Juan Herrero

Hidden Loft Observatory

High Knoll Observatory

Hill Observatory

Hocking Hills Observatory

Hopkins Phoenix Observatory

Hornback-Stuart Observatory

Hot Springs Center for Planetary Studies

Houston Astronomical Society

Hunters Hill Observatory

H34 Chapel Hill

Irvington Observatory

Jakokoski Observatory

Jefferson Valley Observatory

Bruce Johnston

Junk Bond Observatory aka 701 Sierra Vista

KAC Observatory

W.M. Keck Observatory !!

Al Kelly

Kenyon Astrophysical Observatory

Key Hole Observatory

Kiesel Park Observatory

Kikkut

The Kiowa Observatory

Kochab Observatory

Doug Kranz

Lance Hill Observatory

Land of Oz Observatory

Shane LaPierre

LarGlo Observatory

Laurent CORP

Steve Lee

Carlos Lemmi Observatory

Lentin Observatory

Linnhe Observatory

Jim Loudon Observatory

MAC-Hunter Observing Site

Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory

Dale Mais

Maize Sunfire Observatory

Manor Park Observatory

Maple Ridge Observatory

MAS Observatory

William R. Mattil

Robert Mauran

Bob McGovern

The Meadow Observatory

Terra Ark Observatory

David Morris

Enrico Moltisanti

Mount Ossian Observatory

Mount View Observatory

M.T.S.O. Observatory

Nanango TIE QUT Observatory

Nee-Bee Observatory

Nova Quest Observatory

Nunki-observatory

Olympus Mons Observatory

Onan Observatory

Gary Opitz

Orange County Astronomers

Orion Observatory

Osmundsto Observatorium

Owl Observatory

Owl's at home Observatory

Devon Oxford

Paddy's Green Observatory

Palominas Star Haven Observatory

Jim Pennington

Valère Perroud

Chris Picking

Piesport Observatory

Pine Forest Observatory

Pinhead Observatory 2

Planetary Perch Observatory

PlettStone

Plus Ultra

PMSA

The Point Observatory

L'Osservatore Ponte di Legno

Pop The Top Observatory

Port Elizabeth Peoples Observatory

Prairie Grass Observatory

Ptolemy's Cafe

Putlands Observatory

Rancho DeLUX

Raptor Ridge Observatory

Pedro Re

Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX :-)

rfreeze

Robinson Rd. Observatory

James Roe

Roropoulos Arxetypo Observatory

Rott'n Paws Observatory

Saaletal-Observatorium

Eric Sanchez

Scutum Observatory

Shrine of Saint Elwood Observatory

Skafars Universe

The SkyRunner Observatory

The SkyShed

Skyjunkie's Observatory

Solaris II

Sonoita Hills Observatory

South Tamworth Observatory

Space Hut Observatory

Spot Observatory

Donn Starkey

Starstuff Observatory

STI Observatory

Stone Haven Observatory

Robert Suding's Rolling Roof Observatory

Taconic Observatory

Tidewter Farm Observatory

Tim's StarDust Observatory

Eddie Trimarchi

The Thunderchild Observatory

Titirangi Observatory

Todi Astronomical Observatory

A Tollascope Observatory

Tranquility Gate Observatory

Tuva North Observatory

Tweenhills Observatory

TwinOaks Observatory

Twin Pines Observatory

An Unconventional Observatory

Ursa Minor Observatory

Observatory Vallbona

Vanguard Amateur Observatory

Vanishing Point Observatory

Vedeler Observatory

Vitovlje Observatory

John Watzke

Weasel Creek Observatory

* Willebroek Observatory

Winer Observatory

Woodlands Observatory

Woodville Observatory

Denny Woolaghan

York Creek Observatory

Zen Observatory

Dead Links

Voula Amateur Astronomical Observatory
Astropad
Central Montana Astronomy Society
Codorus Creek Observatory
Eric Cote
Ed Couture
Hyde Memorial Observatory
Bobby Middleton
Frank Schwartz
Sweet Hill Observatory
 

Piers

Bill Arnett's temporary hack

Michael J. Cook

Chris Heapy

several at MAPUG

Bert Katzung

Jeff King

Le Sueur Manf. Co., Astro Pier

Gordon Lupier

Agustin Nunez (wedgeless!)

Guido Pasi

Ralph Pass

Pier_Tech, fancy piers

Robinson Astronomical Observatory

Semi Permanent Telescope Pier

Partick Sogorb, nice portable pier

 

several articles from Ed Stewart's site

Fundamentals of Permanent Pier Construction

 

Other Links

The ATM Page - Observatory Plans
Doc G's Observatory Design Notes
Plastic Shed Observatories
Geodesic Domes - "Structures and Homes"
Observatories with public viewing programs

vendors of astronomical equipment

Professional Observatories

Domes

Abbey Ridge Observatory

Acorn Hollow Observatory

Arcturus Observatory

Arch Cape Observatory

ASH Naylor Observatory

The Astronomy Center

AstroPalma

Astrovicali

Athanasios Georgiou

Osservatorio Astronomico Bassano

Observatorio Astronomico Los Estancos

Observatorio Astronomico Melaga

Baker Observatory

Bauerville Observatory

Steve B.

Bear Creek Observatory

La Belle Etoile

* Beinn View Observatory

Benmore Peak Observatory

Biggs Observatory

Bil Hill Observatory

Biosphere 2 Center Observatory

Birch Grove Observatory

Dave Bloomsness

Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society

Brayebrook Observatory

Las Brisas Observatory

Aben Brown's Minidome

Brynllefrith Observatory

Camberley Observatory

Observatorio Las Cangrejeras

Cedar Glen Observatory

Chanctonbury Observatory

Chumack Observatory

Clanfield Observatory

Doug Clapp

Clearview Farm Observatory

Cold Spring Observatory

Observatori Astronomic de Consell

Country Sky Observatory

Croatian Amateur Astronomy

Cymbeline Observatory

Ken Dauzat Optical Observatory

Deis Observatory

José Carlos Diniz

Deep Sky Observatory

Dimension Point Astronomical Observatory

Eagle Observatory

Elk Creek Observatory

Don Franck

Frog Rock Observatory

Observatoire Gap-47

Joe Garlitz

Gilday Observatory

Gladys-Leo Observatory

Heaven's Glory Observatory

Goldendale Observatory

Michel Graveline

Green Island Observatory

Grimée Observatory

Halfmoon Stream Observatory

Highland Road Park Observatory

High Valley Observatory

Holmes Observatory

Horizontal Heavens Observtory

Horning Observatory

Hundred Foot Observatory

Igloo Observatory

Iron Mountain Observatory

Ironpan Observatory

Ironwood Observatories

Jaguar Observatory

JAT Observatory

Danny Jones

Jornada Observatory

R.F. Joyce Observatory

Robin Kemp

The Kohl Observatory

Stephen LaFlamme

Observatorio Las Palmas

Lahti Ursa Observatory

Littlebear Observatory

Lone Star Observatory

Madison Astronomical Society

Ed Majden's Observatory

Marstown Observatory

James Clerk Maxwell Observatory

Juan Menendez

Observatorio Astronomico
                    Municipal de Mercedes

Joaquin Tapioles Merino

Mill Creek Observatory

Pete Mills

Observatoire Mirabilis

Mistletoe Observatory

Morgan County Observatory

Mountain Skies Observatory

Mt. Campbell Observatory

The Mueller Observatory

Nepean Observatory

New Forest Observatory

NF/ Observatory

New Jersey Astronomical Association

Northern Cross Observatory

Northwood Ridge Observatory

Nova Astrophoto

Nyrola Observatory

OACP (Observatorio Astronómico
          Camino de Palomares)

Oak Creek Observatory

Kunihiko Okano

Carlos Oliveira

Patina Gardens Observatory

Pebble Beach Obseratory

Peterberg Observatory

Petroglyph Observatory

Observatoire du Pic des Fées

Pickney Ridge Observatory

Pinhead Observatory

Polystar Observatory

Poor Meadow Dyke Observatory

Powell Observatory

David Ratledge

Pedro Re

Robert Reeves

Ritchie Observatory

Plover Hill Observatory

Paul Robinson Observatory, NJAA

RD-1 Remote Observatory

Robosky

Observatorio Rofh

Rosse Observatory

Warren Rupp Observatory

Jan Sandberg

Cal Sandfort

Observatori Astronòmic de
                   Sant Julià de Vilatorta

NDS & SDS Observatory

L'Observatoire de Seloncourt

Seething Observatory

Sewickley Academy Observatory

Sherwood Observatory

Silvercreek Observatory

Simon's Dome

Skybadger Observatory

SkyScape Observatory

Skyshooter's Mobile Dome

Sky Tour Observatory

Amateur Observatory of South Finland

Southern Cross Observatory

Springbrook Observatory

Starbase Two

Star Catcher Observatory

Star Cruiser Observatory

Stargate 4173 at Grimaldi Tower

Stargazer

Starhouse Observatory

Steve Stefanik

The Stirland Observatory

Stony Ridge Observatory

Stradoun Observatory

Robert Suding's Domed Observatory

Supernova Research Observatory

Tahtikallio

Tarp Domed Observatory

Tar River Astronomy Club

Taurus Hill Observatory

Terra Rouge Observatory

Three Buttes Observatory

Three Rivers Observatory

Thrush Observatory

TOC Observatory

Trailtop Observatory

Esteban Troncoso

Twillingate Astronomical Observatory

Domi Verrascina

James C. Veen Observatory, two domes

Math Vos

Walker Observatory
 at DeMiguel School in Flagstaff, AZ

Waning Moon

Richard White

Willow Creek Observatory

Worchester Park Observatory

Ray Wright

York Creek Observatory

Dead Links

Deep Sky Eye Observatory

Elsberry Observatory

Kotipu Place Observatory

Milky Way Observatory

Tom Perry

La Scala Observatory

SKY/View360 from Virgo Astronomics

 

Other Designs

Arrakis Observatory

ARGO Cooperative Observatory

Astrogaze

Astroscopic Labs Observatory

Ballarat Observatory

Bat Wing Observatory

Bernal Hill Observatory

Betelgeuse

Big Woodchuck Weekend Solar Observatory

Blackberry Observatory

Randy Brewer's deck

Burton View Observtory

David Cash's Loft Observatory

Dave Clifton

Club Observatory Columba

Shannon Davenport's Collapsible Hoop Dome

Conlin Hill Observatory

Deck House Observatory

Bob Van Deusen's Flip Roof

Michael Dziak

Greenbox Observatory

Jeff Dillon

Lon Dittrick's Flip Top

DogPatch Observatory and
      DogPatch II Observatory

Mark Kaye

Bert Katzung

Folding Portable Observatory

Graham Mobile Observatory

Grzela's Observatory (in Swedish)

Stefano Klett

Lake Istokpoga Observatory

LAMP Observatory

Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society

Lookum Observatory

Maize Sunfire Observatory

Moby Dick

Arie Nagel

Michael Nepp

Agustin Nunez (very small!)

Oak Hill Star Shed Observatory

Oil Region Astronomical Observatory

The Outhouse

Passion Du Ciel

Possum Observatory, a rotating building

John Polhamus's tent

Rainwater Observatory

Rich Observatory

Rockland Observatory aka Tarphenge

Ryder Homestead Observatory

Observatorio de Sant Gervasi

Eric Schandall

Frank J. Shepley

Solar Observatory

Split Rock Observatory

Star Watcher Observatory, Phil Harrington

Don Stefanik

Samo Stopar

Strawberry Stargate Observatory

Sunflower Observatory

Tenagra Observatories

Jim Vail's Flip Top

Drew Wagar

Weston Observatory

Whitepeak Observatory

WHORF

Dan Wolk

a simple screen