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Below is a photo log of some of the items donated to FBAC. Photos are used wherever possible to document the active use of the items that are donated. FBAC greatly appreciates all doantions, and tries to show that the donations are put to good use. Should you or your company be interested in making a donation to FBAC, please contact the Donations and Grant Coordinator, Tony Wiese at anchor@blkbox.com.

Donations Provide Important Upgrades to the Main Research Dome:
How the 2009 Sam's Club Community Grant is being utilized

The FBAC Image Computer in the Research Dome at the George Observatory has been upgraded with a new video card and is now set up with dual monitors. The high definition Samsung 25-inch monitor (and dual monitor set up) has already turned out to be an even better teaching tool than we expected.
The FBAC Image Computer and high definition 25-inch monitor were part of the 2009 Community Grant that Sam’s Club donated to FBAC. And, Best Buy donated two 20-inch extension full motion wall mounts for the dual monitor setup to FBAC in 2009.

Originally we were going to mirror the same image on the two monitors, but the new 25-inch high definition monitor is so dramatic that it was decided to “extend” the screens so that we can show multiple and different images on both monitors. As an example we can show a photograph of the object we are viewing on the 25-inch monitor, and then also show another photo or even a slide show on the 19-inch monitor.


The upgraded setup with dual HD monitors for the image computer on the left, and the control computer HD monitor
on the right are shown without red filters. HD computer monitors are very useful tools in helping visitors to learn,
explore and understand the night sky.


The upgraded setup with dual HD monitors for the image computer on the left,
and the control computer HD monitor on the right with red filters for nighttime viewing.

2009 - Sam's Club #4712 Grant for $1000


9/17/09 - Sam's Club #4712 presented FBAC with a Sam's Club Giving Program Contribution for $1000

UPDATE - With the 2009 Sam's Club #4712 Grant for $1000, FBAC was able upgrade the aging imaging computer in the Research Dome at the George Observatory. A new ZT Systems Computer, Dell Monitor, Battery Backup, & Power Strip completes the new "FBAC Image Computer" in the Research Dome. And, Sam's Club donated an Air Mover for the Research Dome and a Utility Fan for the East Dome. The fans will make it much more comfortable to visitors.


The new "FBAC Image Computer" (lower left) was purchased through the Sam's Club Community Grant for 2009.
Imaging computer purchase included: ZT Systems Computer, Dell Monitor, Battery Backup, & Power Strip for the seperate Telescope Control Computer. The Telescope Control Computer Monitor was part of the donation by Sam's Club to FBAC for 2008.


Close-up photo that shows the new computer monitor in the Research Dome (with a red filter for viewing at night), which was donated to FBAC by Sam's Club for 2009. Also pictured, is the custom bracket attached to the outside rails, and the heavy-duty full motion mount donated by Best Buy for 2009 attaching the new monitor to the custom bracket.


ZT Systems Computer, Dell Monitor, Battery Backup, & Power Strip for the new "FBAC Image Computer"
in the Research Dome. These needed items were both purchased through the 2009 Sam's Club Community Grant.


Close-up photo of the new "Air Mover" for the research dome, which was purchased by FBAC through the Sam's Club Community Grant for 2009. The "Air Mover" puts out significantly more air than a regular fan, and is much quieter. A utility fan (not pictured) for the East Dome was also purchased through the 2009 Sam's Club Community Grant.

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