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Upon leaving the Crepe and Omlet Place on Coastal Highway, I looked across the street and noticed a dome structure attached to a home. This structure could accomodate a telescope. What's the story?
An interesting question, and a tough one to answer. Here is the story:
The house on 78th Street was modified by Fritz Hofman in the late 1980s or early 1990s to add an observatory. He installed a 16-foot long refractor telescope with a 12-inch lens. It weighs in at over 1 ton. At the time it was installed it was one of the largest privately owned telescopes in the country. It may still be. About 20 years ago the telescope cost over $30,000 and the modifications to the house were another $30,000. I believe Mr. Hoffman owns this house and telescope.
Thanks for an interesting question.
The house on 78th Street was modified by Fritz Hofman in the late 1980s or early 1990s to add an observatory. He installed a 16-foot long refractor telescope with a 12-inch lens. It weighs in at over 1 ton. At the time it was installed it was one of the largest privately owned telescopes in the country. It may still be. About 20 years ago the telescope cost over $30,000 and the modifications to the house were another $30,000. I believe Mr. Hoffman owns this house and telescope.
Thanks for an interesting question.
Answered: August 10, 2011
It is also pretty in the winter when the lights are on. I have never been fortunate enough to see it open though.
Answered: August 19, 2011
The house/castle on the road behind the green turtle (Captains Quarters road off Jamestown road) that Sava stated is right across the canal from our Ocean City home/ It's really awesome to look at when the lights are on in the evening and reflected off the water.
Answered: August 17, 2011
The dome actually still retracts and is in working order I hear. The observatory would make a great bedroom for cool summer nights!
There is also a castle-like house a few blocks behind the Greene Turtle - complete with turrets and everything.
There is also a castle-like house a few blocks behind the Greene Turtle - complete with turrets and everything.
Answered: August 11, 2011
