Telescope enclosure

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1999-05-12

2000-11-28

Kent, Christopher T.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Barrier or major section mounted for in situ repositioning;...

Telescoping sub and main enclosures

52 72, 52 794, 521231, 52247, 527413, 5274501, 5274502, E04B 1343, E04B 1218

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061518409

ABSTRACT:
An enclosed structure for housing large telescopes and other scientific equipment. The enclosed structure includes a circular base and a dome-shaped cover. The sides of the structure are provided by overlapping cylindrical sections which are vertically movable in telescope fashion with respect to one another. The cylindrical sections are supported by vertical posts disposed around the perimeter of the structure and can be vertically displaced by electric motors operating drive shafts disposed within the vertical posts.

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patent: 2563886 (1951-08-01), Taylor
patent: 2635302 (1953-04-01), Denning
patent: 5168675 (1992-12-01), Shea, Sr.
patent: 5848507 (1998-12-01), Bozich

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