Yes - a pier would be good and an observatory even better! Good luck with the project.
Hmm, -5 Deg C, that is on the cool side. I think we only get it to around +5 to +7 on our coldest nights and that's cold enough such that Jack Frost nips at your toes and fingers!
Cheers
Dennis
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Originally Posted by Leo.G
I had pavers but it was just never accurate enough, you get amazing results for a non permanent set up.
My biggest issue is a sloping yard and clay foundation which I think with constant rain made the pavers move a little, somehow i had it right then I just didn't.
I've since dug a big hole to put a peir in, I have the big pier and I drove 3/4" re-bar into all 4 corners radiating out at 45-60 dergee angle to stabilise the clay a little around 1200mm depth, crossing in the middle (thereabouts). I've had it dug for ages but constant rain and not prepared to get the aggregate in to leave in a sloping driveway and have all of the sand wash out. I'll get to it one day, it would be nice.
Throw in we get our clearest skies in winter and it drops below -10 locally. I was out last Monday in -5 and froze. I must find some gloves.
Your results are still amazing Dennis, even more so for a pack away every night set up.
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