Bird Nest Observatory

(Location)

Bird-nest Observatory, sits behind David and Dianna Bird's house on the edge of Springville.

David Bird with his new observatory and 20" Obsession. The white fiberglass
observatory, prefabricated in Australia, is 11.5 feet in diameter and 10.5 ft. high.

The observatory houses a 12 inch Meade Schmidt-cassegrainian telescope. The
alt-az mounted telescope has a huge built-in database and features go-to capability.

The observatory has a power rotation motor, which along with the heat vent at the top of the dome, is solar powered. There are 2 bump-outs handy for storing maps, charts, and accessories such as eyepieces.

Bird-nest Observatory is located at 34676 La Paloma Drive in Springville, California, just below the Rodeo Grounds off Rt. 190. It is equipped with two telescopes. A transportable 20" Dobsonian Obsession is used for star parties and observing away from home. The 12-inch Meade LX-200GPS is located within the 11.5 foot diameter white fiberglass dome made by Sirius Observatories in Australia.

David Bird can be contacted at ddbird2@springvillewireless.com