The Springfield Telescope Makers spend a lot of time maintaining and
improving our site and facilities every year. We repair damage to roads
and fields, maintain and improve buildings, observatories and telescopes,
repair and improve equipment, and of course get ready for and host the annual Stellafane Convention.
In 2023, Tom Spirock decided to document much of this work with photographs, and this page is the result of that effort.
Credits: All photos were taken by STM member Tom Spirock, who spends a lot of time at workdays and gets a lot done including snapping a lot of photos.
All images are Copyright © 2023 The Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc.
![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work01.jpg) The temporary top stone step under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse being removed to make way for the final step.
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The temporary top stone step under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse being removed to make way for the final step.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work02.jpg) John Martin moving the lawn.
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John Martin moving the lawn.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work03.jpg) Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.
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Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work04.jpg) Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage by Carl Malinowski.
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Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage by Carl Malinowski.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work05.jpg) Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.
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Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work06.jpg) Glenn Jackson (left) and John Martin inspecting the roads to make sure a big-rig won't catch any branches or power lines.
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Glenn Jackson (left) and John Martin inspecting the roads to make sure a big-rig won't catch any branches or power lines.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work07.jpg) Delivery of newly purchased porta-johns as a long-term money saver.
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Delivery of newly purchased porta-johns as a long-term money saver.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work08.jpg) Glenn Jackson making a bookcase for the Museum.
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Glenn Jackson making a bookcase for the Museum.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work09.jpg) Glenn Jackson making a storage box.
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Glenn Jackson making a storage box.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work10.jpg) The South side of the Pink Clubhouse; under construction.
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The South side of the Pink Clubhouse; under construction.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work11.jpg) The new, temporary, steps on the south-east corner of the Pink Clubhouse.
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The new, temporary, steps on the south-east corner of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work12.jpg) George Springston working on the stone steps under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse.
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George Springston working on the stone steps under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work13.jpg) Mike Hayes working on the new window in the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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Mike Hayes working on the new window in the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work14.jpg) John Martin making a few adjustments to a stone.
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John Martin making a few adjustments to a stone.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work15.jpg) Scott Sulham (left) and Dave Tabor studying some weather damage to the South gable wall of the McGregor Obs.
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Scott Sulham (left) and Dave Tabor studying some weather damage to the South gable wall of the McGregor Obs.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work16.jpg) Julie Tabor working on the convention packets.
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Julie Tabor working on the convention packets.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work17.jpg) Jay Drew mowing the lawn.
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Jay Drew mowing the lawn.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work18.jpg) George Springston fixing some damage to the masonry on the North side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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George Springston fixing some damage to the masonry on the North side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work19.jpg) Michael Costanzo whackin' weeds.
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Michael Costanzo whackin' weeds.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work20.jpg) Ken Slater installing an electric outlet in Kuriskin's Kitchen.
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Ken Slater installing an electric outlet in Kuriskin's Kitchen.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work21.jpg) A pre-convention work meeting in the Flanders Pavilion.
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A pre-convention work meeting in the Flanders Pavilion.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work22.jpg) Bob Trzcinski (left), John Martin (center) and Jeff Lowe working on the backhoe.
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Bob Trzcinski (left), John Martin (center) and Jeff Lowe working on the backhoe.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work23.jpg) John Sillisan working on boards for signs.
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John Sillisan working on boards for signs.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work24.jpg) Glenn Jackson cutting lumber.
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Glenn Jackson cutting lumber.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work25.jpg) Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse deciding on who will climb the ladder to work on the top of the eves.
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Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse deciding on who will climb the ladder to work on the top of the eves.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work26.jpg) Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work27.jpg) Bob Trzcinski working on moving a cement barrier.
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Bob Trzcinski working on moving a cement barrier.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work28.jpg) Roger Williams working on moving a cement barrier.
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Roger Williams working on moving a cement barrier.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work29.jpg) Jay Drew moving the lawn.
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Jay Drew moving the lawn.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work30.jpg) Bob Trzcinski hoeing cement into the barrier form.
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Bob Trzcinski hoeing cement into the barrier form.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work31.jpg) Bob Trzcinski adding water to the cement for a barrier.
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Bob Trzcinski adding water to the cement for a barrier.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work32.jpg) Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for Glenn's galley.
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Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for Glenn's galley.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work33.jpg) Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work34.jpg) Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
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Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work35.jpg) Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
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Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work36.jpg) Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work37.jpg) Cecilia Dietrich making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
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Cecilia Dietrich making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work38.jpg) “Big Bob” Morse (left), Michael Costanzo (center) and Ken Slater preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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“Big Bob” Morse (left), Michael Costanzo (center) and Ken Slater preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work39.jpg) Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work40.jpg) Michael Costanzo (left) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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Michael Costanzo (left) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work41.jpg) “Big Bob” Morse painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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“Big Bob” Morse painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work42.jpg) Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work43.jpg) Melinda Callis assembling easels for posters for a display about the 100th anniversary of Stellafane.
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Melinda Callis assembling easels for posters for a display about the 100th anniversary of Stellafane.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work44.jpg) Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work45.jpg) Michael Costanzo trimming lumber for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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Michael Costanzo trimming lumber for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work46.jpg) Michael Costanzo (ground level) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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Michael Costanzo (ground level) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work47.jpg) Bob Trzcinski repairing a garden hose.
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Bob Trzcinski repairing a garden hose.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work48.jpg) Bob Trzcinski painting the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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Bob Trzcinski painting the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work50.jpg) John Sillisan painting signs.
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John Sillisan painting signs.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work51.jpg) Ray Wilder cooking a chicken dinner.
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Ray Wilder cooking a chicken dinner.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work52.jpg) Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work53.jpg) Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work54.jpg) The Schupmann telescope in the McGregor Observatory.
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The Schupmann telescope in the McGregor Observatory.
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![2023 Workday Photo](2023-08-12/2023_08_12Site Work55.jpg) The Pink Clubhouse and the Porter Turret telescope at sunset.
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The Pink Clubhouse and the Porter Turret telescope at sunset.
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