Certified Telescope Mechanics (Trust Us)

Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.

We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.

It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).

This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙

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https://youtu.be/OmAaaAcKanI

Servicing Space Domes with Zero Qualifications

Diego and I drove into regional Victoria to fix a telescope dome because apparently that’s our life now.

We adjusted the focuser (it was vibing wrong), tried to mount a Celestron C14 on a pier (it said “no”), and realized we need an adapter the size of my ego.

It was dusty. It was weirdly emotional. One of us almost cried (me).

This is what happens when you give two guys tools, a telescope, and zero adult supervision. 🔧🔭🚙

#Astronomy #Telescope #Observatory #DomeMaintenance #SpaceNerd #Celestron #Australia #RegionalVictoria #FixingThings #DIYFails #TravelVlog #ScienceVlog #SpaceStuff #BehindTheScenes #UnhingedVlog #ChaoticEnergy #Astrophysics #ScienceIsCool #OutbackAdventure #EngineeringFail #TechVlog #Stargazing #YouTubeVlog #INeedHelp #WhyAreWeLikeThis

https://youtu.be/OmAaaAcKanI

What Happens If You Press All the Buttons at Perth Observatory?

I visited Perth Observatory during the day (because apparently stars aren’t required for an existential crisis) — and ended up getting a personal tour from Paul Wadham, the actual Operations Manager. Legend.

He showed me antique telescopes, answered my weird space questions with alarming patience, and introduced me to an atomic clock that I may or may not now be emotionally dependent on.

No stars. Just me, Paul, and the unstoppable march of time. ⏱️🔭🌞

#Astronomy #Space #PerthObservatory #AtomicClock #Telescope #Australia #WesternAustralia #TravelVlog #Educational #BehindTheScenes #DayInTheLife #PrivateTour #Cosmos #ScienceIsCool #HiddenGems #Astrophysics #UnexpectedAdventure #INeedHelp #UnhingedVlog #MainCharacterMoment #ThisChangedMe #FellInLoveWithAClock #IDontKnowWhatImDoing #YouTubeVlog #TimeTravel #ChaoticGood

https://youtu.be/HTflFlpKRDw