Hi Folks, I've recently started formalizing the code and software support for a remote observatory package that can easily be built by someone handy with basic...
Hi Jeff, and Welcome, Sounds interesting to me. I have a Garage Door Roof opener on my OBS and would like to automate it, but my problem would be the cost. ...
Hi Alan, You are a perfect fit for the Open Observatory Control System (OOCS)!!! You an automate just your roof for probably $125 if you go with a very simple...
Hi Jeff, Thanks. right now I just don't have the budget for it. If I were you I would and go ahead and post the build steps any way as I am sure others would...
Hello Everyone, Sorry for the cross-posting, but I wanted to make any interested parties aware that I've recently posted detailed build instructions for a low...
Thanks, I'll let everyone know when I release the complete instruction set. . .then I'll be focused on an environment sensor and a dome controller. I also...
Hi everyone, I've been imaging with my scopes on the new balcony for a while now, covering with Telegizmos 365 covers, which are terrific. Now I'm ready to add...
kel, If you decide to go the #2 route here are a couple of plastic roofing sites. http://rpmroofing.net/ http://www.roof101.com/roof-tiles/plastic-tiles.php ...
Hey Kel, When you start to think about automation, you might want to look at the OOCS project I'm working on. It's a perfect solution for what you want to do,...
... Hi Kel: My observatory is not remotely operational and likely will never be. However our Club has operated a scope remotely through the New Mexico Skies...
Having an always-on live webcam externally monitoring the obs from a short distance is extremely good for ones peace of mind, (even if it won't actually solve...
So I can what I'm frustrated about lol! Seriously, I understand that point, and it's on my list to have an external and internal camera so I can see what's...
Kel, Sounds good. . .one nice feature of the OOCS is that it can sense roof positions by physical switches. . .it's all integrated in so you can get dashboard...
I was looking for a small plastic shed to cover my scope when I ran into these: http://www.instantgreenhouses.com/site/779364/page/887222 Too fragile for...
Hmm, this has interesting potential in milder San Diego weather. We have the occasional windstorm, and our firestorms make having a fire-resistant cover handy....
Hi and Welcome to all 252 members. What are you all up to? Are you planing & designing? Building? Buying? Or using a Observatory, What ever your are doing Go...
Alan: Thanks for the invite to run my gums. I've been incubating a plan to build an Obs on the western end of my humble digs. The idea is to build up to roof...
I've been a member for a while but tonight will be the first time I'll shoot subs with the computer in my observatory. The scope has been in it for a few...
Hi Sander, Was this a top secret project?? I knew that you wanted to build something but didn't read anything regarding your plunge! I'm looking forward to...
Hi Gregg, it wasn't top secret on purpose but I didn't know for sure that it would all work until sometime this week when I put hinges on the shed and ...
Hi Dennis and All, This is why I started this group in the first place is to share ideas and learn from each other, whether or not one makes mistakes. The...
Hi, here are some pictures of my new observatory: http://gallery.tungstentech.com/main.php?g2_itemId=1661 It still needs some odds and ends but it's...
Location is North of Spirit Lake, Idaho. Will house a Meade DS-10 on a Atlas Eq-G mount. Building will be a flip top or roll off. Still do be determined. ...
Nice setup. I seen a building like that used before. It was hinged it in the middle so that you didn't have to flip the whole thing. That allowed the computer...
Hi Donny, I was concerned with the lack of integrity of the shed and wanted to keep it water proof. So I decided in my case it would be best to keep it in one...
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