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Old 08-01-2007, 07:31 PM
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Shed ---> Observatory what do you think?

Okay guys got some ideas on what I can do, I just did a doodle in PSP to see what it would look like.....

Here are some results, you think its's worth it?
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Old 08-01-2007, 08:25 PM
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Gee you are so lucky to have such dark sky's

Should work out well I recon, and if the wife kicks you out, you could always stay in the cuby!!!
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Old 08-01-2007, 08:39 PM
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The door looks like it's in a suitable location, being placed just to the open side of the centre, I'd suggest that is better than at one end or the other (mine is at the open end, on the end wall).

The window isn't ideal being in the open end, as (depending on your evironment) it would let dust blow in onto the scope that would be permenantly set up in that open end. But if you found it to be a problem you could seal the window well or cover it up I guess.

6.2m is a very nice length - mine is 6m x 3m and it's great having the 2 halves. Ideally I would opt for a wall between the two of some kind. I use a fabric curtain because I'm not advanced enough in the DIY stakes to build a deviding wall with rolling door. Some sort of barrier helps with heat and light retention.

All in all it looks great! Excellent opportunity and possibility.
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Old 08-01-2007, 11:01 PM
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anything is ppossible, so long as the minister for works is informed and approval sought!
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Old 09-01-2007, 05:11 AM
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Yep gotta find out now what I need for council approval since its modifying an existing roof structure.
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Old 09-01-2007, 05:15 AM
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You need to get them PSP skills working and whack a few stars in the black
area, that should give us a better idea.

G'Luck with you observatory

regards,CS sunny days
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Yep gotta find out now what I need for council approval since its modifying an existing roof structure.
Nothing really, it's just a revenue raiser.

regards,CS sunny days
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Hi Andrew,
Very nice project!

Keep us posted, very interested to see your progress.

Have you tried the Roll Off Roof group for ideas yet ?
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Roll_Off_Roof/

There are tips on observatory construction and planning plus a few free plans. I am sure these will help you.

Good luck with your project!

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Old 20-01-2007, 03:37 PM
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That shed has soooomuch potential!

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That shed has soooomuch potential!

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Yep, would make a GREAT 'shed'
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Old 20-01-2007, 04:03 PM
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Thanks Stewart....

Baz, Yeah it has, its getting started thats my problem. LOL

Ken, you are a visionary mate.... why didnt I think of using it as a shed instead of a place to hoard things.
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Old 20-01-2007, 04:05 PM
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Thanks Stewart....

Baz, Yeah it has, its getting started thats my problem. LOL

Ken, you are a visionary mate.... why didnt I think of using it as a shed instead of a place to hoard things.
A shed IS where you hoard things!

Just call it a 'Hoarding shed with a slide off roof!' That way you can stack your hoarded things higher
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im thinking of getting a shed soon too. What rollers for the roof are you gonna use?
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Old 20-01-2007, 11:41 PM
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Not sure yet Eric, its a toss up between plastic rollers we use on Sectional roller doors or something like solid rubber wheels with bearings.
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Do what I did....design and make your own....

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What about building a dome?then you are not exposed to the elements so much.....just a idea....cheers rob
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Old 11-03-2007, 08:44 AM
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Been there done that Rob, used to have a 2.3m dome in the back yard.

Now onto a quick update:
Okay some of you will cringe at this idea, but I just cannot bring myself to digging another hole, so I have decided I will just be using chemical anchors to fix the pier into position. The only downside is vibrations from movement inside the shed or surroundings. But I dont think this will bother me too much, I am not as fussy as some when it comes to this. Most of my Astrophotography will be wider fields so tiny vibrations will not be a problem. (I hope heheh) Maybe later on then I might consider it.
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