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Mobile Observatory Project
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August 08, 2023
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I am getting ready to undergo a very ambitious project and I need your help!

     I will be taking my Astrophotography on the go and I plan on doing that by building myself a Mobile Observatory out of a 5x8 Utility Trailer. A couple of days ago I went live on Rumble (see the video at the bottom of the article) trying to come up with a design with the help of many veiwers like you. AermicanUltra & eSkilliam were a huge help during this stream.

     As I draw closer to coming up with a final design, I am able to come up with a rough estiamate of materials with the biggest expense being the trailer itself. Right now I am looking at about $4,500 in overall costs for materials.

    With this in mind I ask for your help, but your help will not go unpaid. For everyone who donates to this project, there will be tiered rewards listed below.

  • Tier 1: $5-15=Your name listed on a plaque with date & the amount you donated hung on the wall of the trailer. (the plaque will be one I make or purchased & burn your names into).
  • Tier 2: $20-45=1. Your name listed on a plaque with date & the amount you donated hung on the wall of the trailer. 2. Selected for the "Name the Observatory" contest. 3. Tier One Sub rights on Guildedgg for 3 months
  • Tier 3: $50-65=1. Youre name listed on the "Solar Tier  Plaque" with date, amount donated, & small quote of your choice hung on the wall of the trailer. (seperate from of the other donors from Teir 1 & 2). 2.  Selected for the "Name the Observatory" Contest. 3. Tier Two Sub rights on Guilded for 3 months. 4. AirCondaTV Patch.
  • Tier 4: $70-100=1. Your name listed on the "Galaxy Tier Plaque" with date, amount donated, & medium quote of your choice hung on the wall of the trailer. 2.  Selected for the "Name the Observatory" Contest. 3. Tier Three Sub rights on Guilded for 3 months. 4. AirCondaTV Patch.
  • Tier 5: $125+=1. Your name listed on the "Universe Tier Plaque" with date, amount donated, & lage quote of your choice hung on the wall of the trailer. 2. Selected for the "Name the Observatory" Contest. 3. Tier Three Sub rights on Guilded for 1yr. 4. AirCondaTV Patch. 6. Custom plaque with one of my astrophotos on it mailed to your house.

     If you would like to donate, you can do so by tipping on this article, subbing to my Locals or Rumble, or leaving a rant during one of my live streams on Rumble (be sure to include you want to support this project in your rant).

    A video series of the progress of the project will be posted on my AirCondaTV Hobbies Channel on Rumble as I build it along with highly detailed photos/videos posted here on for those who those who are Subed on Locals or Tier 2+ Subbed on my Guildedgg server. You will also be able to ask me anything in regards to the plans or progress on the trialer.

     Thank you all in advance for your help! I look forward to seeing you all as this progresses!

Designing a Mobile Observatory

Crude Design
Crude Design
Trailer of Choice
Trailer of Choice

 

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CompanyProductsWebsite LocationNotes:
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Musky InnovationsMusky Tackel and Baithttps://musky-innovations.myshopify.com Okauchee, WI 
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Net BaitsNet Baitshttps://americanbaitworks.com/pages/netbait Northport, AL 
Nichols LuresNichols Lureshttps://thefishingfactory.com/pages/nichols-lures Thomasville, GA 
Norman LuresNorman Lureshttps://www.lurenet.com/brands/norman Fort Smith, AK 
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Picasso LuresLureshttps://www.picassooutdoors.com/default.asp Indiana, PA 
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TheFishGrip.netFishGripshttps://thefishgrip.net Jackson, MS 
WorthcoLure Parts & Toolshttps://worthco.com/products Stevens Point, WI 
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