Thanks for the Absco Pool Shed Idea

[furgle]

Long time lurker, I came here to post my mount for sale, but I have to be a member for 30 days and have 5 posts in order to do that, so here's my first.

I've been reading all the posts about a DIY observatory, and loved the Absco pool shed idea.

Since the shed is a little too low for my set up, I had to build a foundation to lift it up. I know nothing about building, but had a crack anyway.

The whol process was much easier than I expected and it turned out pretty well. It has a solar panel and ventilation fans to keep the scope from being too hot at dusk.

Attached are photos of the build process. My son now wants to build more things.

[ZeroID]

Nice one !
Your young fella looks like it was all his idea ....
Hang around, keep us posted now and then.

Cheers

[astronobob]

Good idea, extended height looks very appropriate - well done !
Possible storm about tomoro to put it to the test - wouldnt hurt to cover the gear/payload with a good plastic bag just to be on the safe side ?
All the best

[bojan]

Good idea..
But it would have been way better if you made the concrete pier instead of using tripod.

[furgle]

It's had a fair bit or rain already with no leaks, so I'm happy about that. Much Sikaflex has been used. No doubt I will be removing the imaging train and using a tarp to cover the scope during storm predictions though.

As for tripod vs. pier, I couldn't find any piers for sale, and know next to nothing about concreting. (this was the first time I've used concrete). I want a pier, but too afraid that I'll mess it up. Using AO takes care of any vibrations on the tripod and the shed shields most of the breezes.

[FlashDrive]

Good Job little Man :thumbsup:

Col...:D

[Cimitar]

Hi Adam,

What a great take on the idea. Good stuff, very practical. Love it! :thumbsup:

Cheers, Evan