Suggestion about balcony observatory (mainly wind barrier)

[malau]

Hi all, I have a telescope in my balcony which facing west. South and North not actually blocked. I am thinking getting something to block each direction if it is too windy. Anyone can give me some idea?

I am thinking about use PVC pipe to make frame and then put say some plastic/wood sheet....

Thanks in advance.

[astro_nutt]

Hi David.
PVC pipe for the frame and try some clear corrugated polycarbonate roofing so block the wind. 12 mm button screws should work ok for securing both the PVC and roofing. I hope this helps.
Cheers!

[malau]

Thanks. How about if I use this http://www.bunnings.com.au/whites-outdoor-4-5-x-7-0m-medium-duty-clear-weatherview-tarpaulin-_p3330078
instead of roofing?

[CJ]

I made a cheap light screen recently using 20mm pvc pipe and a 1.8 x 2.4m tarp secured to the frame through its eyelets with cable ties. That tarp in your link is huge.
Being a very lightweight construction it would need to be secured down. My screen is very near to being a giant kite!