Category: KPO Phase 2

Boardwalks completed; Observing Deck open for business!! After another year of effort, the Rolloff Observatory building and all the boardwalks and decks are now completed, and ready for Observing Season ’22! I have worked long and hard this year on adding them. We will now have our observing sessions under the stars and the open Read More …

We’ve been making great progress on KPO Phase 2. Over the past 5 months I have been working on the new Rolloff Observatory. This 8′ x 10′ building is on wheels and rolls back to allow the KPO Reflector to have access to the entire sky. The Rolloff Observatory I am very excited to have Read More …

The new scope has arrived! It’s the next chapter in the KPO Phase 2 technology refresh. I received all the new imaging equipment back in July of last year, and have been capturing some high quality images. The new ZWO cameras and ASIAir controller have revolutionized my imaging process.  But currently I am only using Read More …

Here is an update on the progress on KPO Phase 2. It took me a whole year to do it, but I have completed the observing deck which was the first major enhancement in KPO Phase 2. I am expecting the next effort (The RollOff Building) should be quicker. See the overall KPO Phase 2 Read More …

New Astrophotography Equipment for KPO Phase 2 After an unbelievable wait, the new KPO Phase 2 technology refresh has finally started. Back on February 10th, I placed an order with High Point Scientific for the new astrophotography gear. Months went by… I was hoping to have the new cameras, filter wheel, and most importantly the Read More …