[tim.stephens (Tim)]

Should post an update. See attached photos for a recent image. Only difference is now if have my RC8 ready to go when all of this rain clears... in another two months :-) . I'll post my four panel mosaic of the IC1274 region near M8 soon, taken using the scope/observatory last month.

Should also say that I decided the easiest solution to isolate the structure from the scope was a 'floating' floor. you might see another set of legs at the bottom of the obs, this supports the floor for scope and tripod. I could have built a pier but this took me all of 2 h on Saturday to build and erect and it completely removes any movement from wind.

Having said that, I probably will build a proper pier at some point but this solution works well enough. light foam to seal around the edge.

Edit: Dan, any updates?? How much longer do you plan on procrastinating for exactly? :-)