Clamshell Observatories in Oz

[DaveO]

Greetings all

Does anybody know if there are distributors/manufacturers of clamshell observatories in Australia. I am thinking of the type of thing produced by Astrohaven (http://www.astrohaven.com/). Such a dome would have some of the advantages of a dome, and some of the advantages of a roll-off roof (ie a large enough one could cope with 2 scopes).

Any ideas, comments etc?

[mozzie]

no idea david but wow don't they look great...when we bought the pod's they ordered a container at a time.. as usual the freight is going to kill you.if buying one on it's own...

[DaveO]

Peter

Yep, that's what I'm worried about!!! :lol: Actually I'm really worried about how much they cost in the first place, regardless of getting one here!!! :sadeyes:

I'd consider a Pod, but they aren't really big enough and I want to automate the dome. If I can't get a clamshell, I would consider a normal dome, but then I'm limited to one pier. :confused2:

Hopefully one of these incredibly bright people who hang around here will have a good idea.

[mozzie]

david buy 2 pods there still probably cheaper then the 1 clamshell :lol::lol:

are you going to astrofest this year???? i'm there last 3 nights...

[mozzie]

oh and there also automating the pods if that helps!!!!!!

[DaveO]

Peter

Alas, due to work issues, I can only come up for the day on the last Saturday! :sadeyes:

But hopefully we can catch up for a chat about the pods. They certainly are interesting as an idea, and as per the other thread I have running in this forum, you will see that something is definitely in the winds!