The spare observing pad.
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The location for a spare pad was prepared then formed with 6inch by 10ft steel forms.


Earl moved to the pad site and began the second pour. I am trying to use up the balance of the three yards here. I was very close.


The pad base is made up of 4000# concrete with fiber added. The size is about 6ft in diameter and 6inches thick. This pad is for whatever comes to mind. One function is as a guest pad for their telescope. I have a nice refractor telescope that can be conviently and quickly setup on the pad for a nights observeing.

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