Folks, I am in need of a solution regarding the addition of some sort of roof cover for my gazebo observatory. Several sources I've talked to including the...
Hi Nick, Welcome to the group. plexiglass would be fine, but you might want to use a thick piece as it wouild be sturdy. Also A hinged type panels would work...
Hi Nick,  I would consider building a HD frame for a roll off roof and remove the studs you have. On 3 of the sides I would build a 45 degree 3' wide half...
Hi All, I just got through deleting a bunch of Porno links in the groups links page. If these persons keeps on posting such links then they will be Banned from...
I'm looking to put a dedicated computer (for running the Mount, Focuser, Autoguider and Camera)in my observatory which I would run remotely from inside my...
Hi Jesse, And Welcome to the group, I'm sure we can help you out, it depends on how much you want to spend on a Computer system, that will effect on what type,...
Jesse,  So you want the tower outside and keyboard and monitor inside? However to run all the programs you will need a fast computer $$. fast HD, fast...
I realize this is off topic for this group, but regarding gelling your house I thought this was only done if a fire was nearby. How long does the gel last?...
This stuff was used in the last fire in limited applications, and it did as well as anything else. Of course, every company we interviewed said that ; P They...
Hi Kel and All, No I don't consider this being it's "off-topic here " at all, after all it is part of a protection method. So go ahead and post you info here. ...
Hi all a few months back we asked for advice on what type of observatory would best suit my needs and having sorted through everything have started to put the...
Hi Kel, I'm still a little confused about this fire-retardant you mention. Is it a temporary barrier for a particular fire event, or does it provide long term...
Hello to all on this Group. I am looking to build a small observatory at our Lake property where I have dark skies. So the ideas here are excellent. I need...
Hi Bob, Welcome to the Group. keep checking the Links and Photo page of this group offten. Ask as many questions you wish, Again Welcome to the Group, Alan ...
Bob please take a look at my folding Musselshell observatory http://www.musselshellobservatory.blogspot.com clear skies, joyfull hollydays and a good 2009 ...
Hi Ray, The company sends a truck when the wildfire is headed toward clients' homes. They spray a fire suppression gel on all structures (house, patio cover,...
Hi, on the subject or fans in observatories, im a big fan (no pun intended) of them, keeping air circulating keeps moisture from settling on things, I have two...
hi, ive been away for a while, (family issues) im back now and hope to get back into observing, my setup has survived very well, just a few spiders to throw...
can anyone recommend some software to remotely contol a meade LX90? OBSdesk looks pretty good to me any advice or experiences much appreciated Simon...
Hi everyone, My flat roof conversion is taking shape. Lots of stops and starts with the contractors, but we're making good progress now. Here is the roof area,...
Hey Kel, That is going to be one very impresive observatory setup. Great work so far, can't wait to see the finnished project, Keep us posted, Alan ... with ...
Message to the Moderator: A recent member (thihie) has posted several porn sites to the links page. These really need to be removed and some action taken to...
Thanks for the heads Up on the links, I have taken action to stop such links from being posted. The person who posted it has been banned. Alan Group Founder &...
Hi All, Note: None Appropriate Links with sexual intent are not allowed! Any one who post such links will be Banned from this group.! Such Links will not be...
Hi Folks I uploaded some pics of my project. They are in the photo section of this group under Jim's Trash can. The base consist of cement cinder block and...
Hi Jim, Thanks for posting here, Guess I ruffled some feathers over at Cloudy Nights when I asked you to post here. So I wont be asking any one at CN to post...
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