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Alpine Astrovillage Lue-Stailas

A Center for Astrophotography in the Alps  Lunar phase 
Val Muestair / Graubuenden
7534 Lue, Switzerland

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May, 2009
In the sunny days of spring, the main building of the Center is growing rapidly - above the reception, the seminar room, and the fitness area the floors with guest apartments are taking shape.construction in MayEarly June, 2009
Soon, the roof, carried by 5 wooden beams, will cover the 4-floor building.the Center takes shapeLate June, 2009
Jitka cannot resist to hop on the digger, tempted to continue the work on the ditch containing the 450 m (cca 450 yards) power and internet cables connecting the domes with the central building.Jitka with digger

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July 11, 2009
Additional parts of the astronomical domes shipped from the USA to Switzerland were picked up at customs in Basel and transported across the mountain ridges to Lue - the weather was not very favorable...crossing the mountainsLate July, 2009
Basco, our miniature wirehair dachshund, contemplating the quality of the finished cable ditch....
Cables checked by Basco
Late July, 2009
The construction of the platform holding the domes has to be thoroughly discussed and planned - Vaclav and Claudio Pünchera - the carpenter from Sta. Maria.Vaclav and Claudio - planing

 
 
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