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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May 1, 2007 6:54 pm
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Thanks Carol, They look great. Alan ... again ... group...
Hi to all new members, I hate to sound like a broken record, but we are now 80 members strong. I'm sure someone out their has somthing to talk about, or ask...
... Flip_Top_and_Clamshell_Observatories@yahoogroups.com, "ottersonalan" ... Ok, I got one. What are folks using for a foundation under the plastic floored...
Hello For those that have clamshell observatories such as Astro Haven. how do you enter and exit the domes when there is not any door on the side. Also how do...
Hi hatkin, Sounds like it should work ok, But I would try isolating the pier too. Alan ... Flip_Top_and_Clamshell_Observatories@yahoogroups.com, "hatkin4224" ...
Hi Ralph, I checked Astrohaven's site and it looks like you eaither climb over the wall or add a base riser that you can cut a door in. You can contact...
Hi guys, I am in the process of just finishing up my Obs. I bought a rubbermaid shed from HD and converted it. Biggest problem is the way the roof comes off...
Hi Steve, You might try to make some type of a filler strip that is attached the walls of your observatory. Send me a email at: alancath@... and I'll...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Flip_Top_and_Clamshell_Observatories group: What would you like to see? o More Designs o Completed...
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May 11, 2007 4:14 pm
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Hi All, For those of you that are desiging or in the construction process of your observatory please share with us as to your progress. For a group of 80...
Hi All, I' just installed a simple storm latch for the roof of my Observatory, and I will post photos this weekend. Also I am waiting for a friend of mine to...
I'm about 99% sure I'm going to go with the Rubbermaid Big Max. I have NOT decided how to do the roof. I'm toying with the idea of making it a rolloff, but...
Hi Hubert, Feel free to post photos of your progress anytime. Check out the links page of this group, I think their are a couple of ruber maid type sheds their...
Hi All, I started using the group Calendar function. As you can see out of 78 members only a very few of you posted any messages at all. I think that this is...
The Refrigerator Box Observatory (click on all images to enlarge) <http://users.commspeed.net/stanlep/images/B13S18highcrop.jpg> August 18, 1979. This is at...
Ok you all, I need your help. The reason I started this group is to have a place where people can share information and ask questions about Flip Top and...
Hi Alan, I'm guilty of being a bit tardy - I have now finished the flooring of my Kayalar observatory (look under photos for Kayalar observatory!) and have...
Hi Kayalar, Your more than welcome here, and you Observatory does wualify. I am not giving up on the group orany one in it. I'm just trying to start a lively...
In my reply I ment to say thanks Nigel, Kayalar is your observatory name. Alan ... of my Kayalar observatory (look under photos for Kayalar observatory!) and...
Hi Alan, I have recently joined this group, because I was in the process of building my first observatory. I am planning on posting pictures of my progress, as...
Hi Darren, Welcome, Feel free to post photos anytime, Sounds like your off to a good start. Alan ... Flip_Top_and_Clamshell_Observatories@yahoogroups.com,...
Hi everyone: I'm one of the quiet ones :-) My name is Rick Burke and I've been an amateur astronomer for about 40 years (so far). I've had a domed observatory...
Hi Alan Pardon my lack of building knowledge, but it seems that a flip-open or clamshel roof can add enormous torque and stress on the walls. How does one...
Hi Carol, Good questions. I designed a double wall system for my observatory so their isn direct stress on the main walls. I will post some photos soon. Alan ...
Hi Rick, Wow, Great work and website. I 'll have to spend more time lookin at it. You are most welcome here. Please post your link over at the links page. Alan...
Thanks Alan. I've posted the link on the links page. My astrophotography has been going on for quite a few years :-) although the whole digital thing is...
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