New digital light-filtering technologies make it possible for city-dwellers to build astronomical observatories into the rooftops of their homes, complete with high-powered telescopes. Today's New York Times has the story:
At a time when amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular — thanks in part to the availability of high-tech equipment like digital cameras that filter out light pollution — . . . a growing number of Americans [are] incorporating observatories into new or existing homes. Manufacturers of observatory domes report increasing sales to homeowners, and new residential communities are being developed with observatories as options in house plans.Image by Striatic.