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loc46south
06-09-2009, 10:32 AM
I would like to say that the Observatory was up and "Running" but we still have a little way to go. The project started 15 months ago and has progressed in fits and starts over the passing months - but it now does what it was intended to do - Keep me warm and produce pictures. For anyone interested I kept a photo journal of the construction
at:- http://www.pbase.com/loc46south/observatory :D:D

Cheers
Geof Wingham

Lester
06-09-2009, 02:55 PM
Looks good Geof.

TheDecepticon
06-09-2009, 06:00 PM
Yes, very nice! Could I have a toasted sandwich please?:P:D

mental4astro
06-09-2009, 08:45 PM
Sweet stuff.

I take milk in my coffee, no sugar, thanks.

loc46south
07-09-2009, 05:57 AM
Thanks for taking the time to look and comment - When I told the wife I was thinking of getting a "live in" Housekeeper for the observatory things when quite for a while. Main thing is it is warm.

Next project on the cards is to hopefully convert it to solar power and then to automate it. :hi:

Cheers
Geof

DJDD
07-09-2009, 07:54 AM
The observatory looks great. :thumbsup: I like the sleeping arrangements- very cosy. In fact, I think the observatory is insulated better than my house!


I wish I had your skyline...I should post mine. :(
I wanted to buy a friend's house and 15 acres near Myrtleford, Victoria, just so I could get clear skies... of course, I didn't have the money but it was a nice dream...

loc46south
07-09-2009, 09:25 AM
After spending quite a few years imaging off the back of a Landrover in the middle of a paddock sky was the first consideration and warmth came a very close second.

Cheers

coldspace
07-09-2009, 07:51 PM
Looks real good, I just finished mine a couple of weeks back and what a difference it already has made for me, not setup/tear down anymore.
You will love it.

Matt.