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Old 20-04-2008, 02:56 PM
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alan meehan (Alan)
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Roll Off Roof Observatory With Pier

HI ALL
Here are some pics of my garden shed observatory,which after 18 mths
is close to finished.i have finally put my scope onto a pier,this is just the best
for keeping the telescope rock solid .
The whole shed sits up off ground level as i have a slopping yard, pavers were originally laid and the tripod sat on top but the vibration through the scope was terrible.a hole was dug in the floor nearly a metre deep and lined with insulation foam then concrete poured then the pier was ramset into the concrete,finally power was connected to the shed and all that needs to be done is some sort of rubber flooring for comfort.the pier was supplied by
Houghs telescope supplies,many thanks

Alan
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