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Hey all, sorry for the lack of comment responses the last couple of episodes. I was offline at a small gathering in the Nevada desert (where for some reason they burn down a giant wooden statue). This is the 22" Dobsonian at Black Rock Observatory. I've been helping these guys bring the observatory to the desert for a few years now. It's not quite science-grade astronomy, but it's the most fun public observing I've ever done.

ps. For more personal posts like this, as well as some extra behind-the-scenes Space Time stuff (esp. graphics previews) I'd love to have you over at my new Instagram: @matt_of_earth 

- Matt

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Anonymous

Dude, didn't know you were a burner. I was there and would have come visit the observatory had I known.

Mircea Kitsune

Do I have to say what we are all silently thinking to ourselves while looking at this image? xD

Anonymous

Darn it! I came to visit the observatory on Saturday, but by the time I got there it was already being dismantled. I'll get you next year, O'Dowd!

pbsspacetime

As always, BM planning was very last minute. Next year I'll let you know when I'm going to be at the observatory. Hope you had a great burn.

pbsspacetime

Next year, Ellis! And yeah, come earlier. That dome is an amazing bit of architecture (by Gregg Fleishman), but it's a task to build and break down. By the weekend it's time for BRO to get the hell off playa and take a shower.

Jacob O'Neill

Couldn't inexpensive observatories like this be built that could stay up? I think every city should have a low cost observatory available to the public. That might be our future home out there.

Mick Ayzenberg

Wish I'd known you were there! I'm about halfway through going through all previous videos and I would have loved to stop by your camp and thank you in person. Having the concepts of 4D curved spacetime running through the back of my mind really made the drone show at the Mayan Warrior that much better! :P

Bill Watson

I'm a longtime burner but didn't making to the playa this year. I love that you help with the observatory! It's been here in San Diego too at the regional. There's a good chance I'll be at Burning Man again next year and hope to meet you in person and chat if possible.

pbsspacetime

Next year, Mick! And yeah, the drones were incredible. Really the standout art piece this year.

Programmable Spacecraft

I'll second that proposal! It would be great to have community observatories like these. There's nothing more inspiring than peering through a telescope.