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Originally Posted by glend
Mick, a 5mx3m observatory is pretty big, what are you planning on putting in there. Mine is 2mx3m and has plenty of room for my pier/mount, swing room for my largest scope, and a workstation area. I would suggest avoiding standard metal shed type structures, and go with standard stud walls with ext ply cladding; which is easier to build, insulate, and customise.
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Thanks Glen,
It is for a big(-ish) DIY EQ mount (11"/6" Byers worm gears) with C14 and perhaps 6RC with ED80 ancillary ... to cover desired FOV.
Yes, I do as a budget build... they love me at Bunnings
Stud walls, structural particle-board floor with carpet tiles to prevent slippery condition in winter dew. Cladding is cement sheets with the added classic touch of corrugated iron horizontally half the height to mach the 1920s cottage we have.
The roll off roof will be part of the deck-pergola-shade-cloth arrangement
... so the building is not just a geeky cave... but we can have a wine'n cheese with music if no clear sky
Well, that's the plan.... will see how my CC handle it. I'm a professional spender
Mick