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Early August, 2009
All is ready for the final decoration of the Center's exterior walls.Early August, 2009
A view towards the southern mountain panorama of Val Muestair from the growing dome platform. It is made out of planks prepared from the weather-resistant wood of the local larch trees.
Mid August, 2009
One of the building highlights - the first dome is transported from the valley floor to the platform in Lue. The other two will be constructed on site.

August 20, 2009
Under blue skies and a warm sun, the astronomical 10ft ProDomes are being assembled at almost 2000 m (cca 6'000 ft) above sea level.August 24, 2009
Jitka sealing the domes against rain and snow.

August 25, 2009
Vaclav and Thomas Jurt from Sta. Maria with the lower part of the shutter -another one of the first 3 domes is approaching completion.