Spookyer
21-07-2013, 06:57 PM
Hi all
I live in suburban Brisbane. I am thinking of building a deck say a meter off the ground in the backyard to observe from and eventually use as a platform for AP. From the proposed deck I estimate I could get a view of anything 20° or higher in the sky in a 270° arc from the north east through to the north west. The house is two storey and would restrict the northward view from the deck for about 90° between the north west and north east to objects probably 30° or higher. Without the deck the viewing would be worse all round.
I would just like to hear from some more experienced heads as to whether the sort of view I could get is worth it? I understand you wouldn't normally image objects below 25° anyway so it makes me think it would be but just wanted confirmation before I take the concept further?
Thinking it through further I would set a pier into the ground and have it come up through the deck (without touching the deck) that way walking around on the wooden deck would not be an issue in terms of vibration.
Am I on the right track?
thanks
Brett
I live in suburban Brisbane. I am thinking of building a deck say a meter off the ground in the backyard to observe from and eventually use as a platform for AP. From the proposed deck I estimate I could get a view of anything 20° or higher in the sky in a 270° arc from the north east through to the north west. The house is two storey and would restrict the northward view from the deck for about 90° between the north west and north east to objects probably 30° or higher. Without the deck the viewing would be worse all round.
I would just like to hear from some more experienced heads as to whether the sort of view I could get is worth it? I understand you wouldn't normally image objects below 25° anyway so it makes me think it would be but just wanted confirmation before I take the concept further?
Thinking it through further I would set a pier into the ground and have it come up through the deck (without touching the deck) that way walking around on the wooden deck would not be an issue in terms of vibration.
Am I on the right track?
thanks
Brett