Feel free to post any questions you have regarding observatory construction. If you are unable to find the answer in the message archives then don't be shy to...
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Dec 2, 2006 4:16 am
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Of course the whole purpose of an observatory is to leave one's scope set up. But any building is rarely air tite, or bug- or dust free.... What do you all...
Hi Carol, I would make a hinged box like a tool box that would be big enough to cover the scope while on your tripod. I would insulated it. Thats how I did my...
Hello Carol, I use a 50-gallon trash can liner available at Wal*Mart. Double them and tie them at the bottom with a bungee cord. It works for me. Clear...
Hi Bill & Carol, i had a clear large heavy trash bag over my scope and pier in my observatory as a dust cloth, but the dang mice built a nest right on my...
Hi all new members, Glad to see you here. Why not take a little time and introduce your selfs. Feel free to post any questions ideas and photos and links that...
Hi Alan, The gazebo approach would solve a lot of problems for me, primarily my homeowners association constraints. And with San Diego weather, all I really...
Hi Kel, I'm just waking up, he, he, I'll look today for a rotating roof that you might be able to use. Those homeowners association constraints can be a real...
Hi Alan, I have an 8" SCT (LX90) and piggyback refractor (Celestron 80ED), on a wedge. I agree that shorter gazebos are better. In the same way, wide ones are...
Hi Kel, That's not a bad idea at all. How large in diamiter gazebo are you thinking about? Alan ... on a wedge. ... are good too. But too short and wide would...
Good question, here is a stream of consciousness: - If the scope is on a pier on the masonry platform, and I'm standing on the 18" seat with access to the...
Kel, The solution to your problem may be to move out of a neighborhood that has an HOA then you build anything you like. Just a thought. LOL. Clear skies, ...
Hi Bill, Hmm... we just closed escrow 2 weeks ago on the home in question! : ) Even with the HOA rules, it's worth it. Directed lighting street lamps, low key...
Kel, I have a solution to your problem. I have two roll-off-roof observatories and designed a third roll-off-building for an elementary school. All my ...
Hi Bill, Yep, that's the fallback to the fallback (or interim weather resistant solution while I build the playhouse). Actually, what I have done at my...
Hey Kel, Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a Mig welder for only $199. They plug into a standard 20A outlet. Go get some scrap steel and start practicing. ...
A better idea would be to find a welding shop and talk them up. We often do/did small jobs for coffee and donuts!!! Now if what you want takes 1/2 hour or more...
Well actually, to do a nice job building a good pedestal will take more than ten minutes. LOL. Clear skies, "Dollar" Bill Logan, Director and Chief Astronomer...
Hi All, I just approved 8 new members to our group. Feel free to start posting and sharing. Alan Group Founder & Owner Windy Ridge Observatory Three Rivers, Mi...
Alan, I have been promoting the group to several people within the last couple of days. Hope this meets with your approval. Clear skies, "Dollar" Bill Logan, ...
Hi folks. It looks like it's customary for us newbies to introduce ourselves. I joined the group yesterday after reading a post from "Dollar" Bill. The...
Just a quick note to say hello. I have a number of scopes and a 16ftx8ft roll-off roof observatory that is too small ( aren't they always ;-) ) I have a 16"...
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