Projects & articles: Observatory section

[Jarrod]

hi all,

I notice that a fair few IIS members have constructed there own observatories, and I thought it might be nice to have a section for DIY observatories on the 'projects & articles' page.

I'm soon moving to a 35 acre country property, and i have every intention of building a small observatory, so i've been trawling the Internet for idea's and inspiration. I was quite surprised when i realised that there isn't a section devoted to observatories on IIS, as so many regard them as an essential piece of equipment.

Jarrod

[iceman]

Great idea Jarrod, it just needs the content to get it going.

There's been a few threads here with people describing the step by step of constructing their observatories, we just need them turned into articles with pictures for the website.

[Jarrod]

ok then Mike,

so If all you observatory DIY'ers write up a few paragraphs about the design, construction, pro's/con's, etc of your DIY observatories (and include a few nice pictures), then we'd be most of the way there.

Jarrod

[I.C.D]

Jarrod ,
Try this site http://obs.nineplanets.org/obs/obslist.html it has roll off roof to domes and any every thing in between you may find some thing their I.C.D

[hickny]

Some time ago there was a link posted re an observatory built by an IIS member. The youtube video of this construction is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqe_-hvv0lE
They say a picture is worth a thiusand words. It is well worth a look.:eyepop:

[Jarrod]

thanks guys for your help with my observatory dilemma. I've enjoyed looking through the links you guys have posted, and watching the you-tube clip. I've got a good idea of what I want, and I'd love to discuss my ideas, So I might start a thread in the DIY section to get opinions and suggestions regarding my current idea.

No bites from any one willing to write up an article about their own observatory?

Jarrod

[ballaratdragons]

Here ya go:

I had a left-over cubby-house from my Cubby business, so I made the roof roll off.
The End :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcQ-ma_WN6w

[Jarrod]

:rofl:

I like it!

very... um... cosy. :lol:

Jarrod

[ballaratdragons]

and the best part is, it works great! :thumbsup:

But yeah, it's kind of small :lol:
4' x 4' x 4' high

[Jarrod]

It looks like a great little observatory for photography. :thumbsup:

How do you fit through that tiny door? :lol:

Jarrod