Their use of simple building materials and techniques show that you can create a respectable home observatory without breaking the bank. It starts with a footing for the telescope mount.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope is preparing for launch in 2027, with a mission to study distant galaxies and explore dark energy.

The original instrument to occupy the dome was the 10.5-inch Bausch telescope, which was installed in the new observatory building in 1953 ... the dome offers plenty of elbow room, even after the ...