observatory construction

[Alchemy (Clive)]

Didnt know where to put this but i figured its equipment

just a few pics showing construction of my observatory, i had request so here it is, all timber as per usual building specs max 450mm centers etc. i guess a pic says much more...

i built a different setup for support rather than a pier as i can still use a dob if i want. ive put a bigger scope on the mount since these were taken.

hope this gives people ideas , and its not that hard to do

[h0ughy (David)]

Now that is fantastic, and what a view!! the trees, will they be a problem later on?

[okiscopey (Mike)]

Great use of a sloping site! Looks like the trees are to the south ... presumably you can see the SCP. Thanks for posting, I'm inspired now!

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I'm supremely jealous of your location.
Yes, those trees could be a problem. No need to cut them down, just shorten the central trunk and prune them into something less obstructive.
I hope you get many years of enjoyment from your observatory.

[Lee]

Looks fantastic - jealous of your location! I'd second the pruning of the trees though!
4x4 hardwood corner posts up the walls? - now that thing is not going anywhere in a hurry!! Great job!

[Alchemy (Clive)]

trees only jap maples wont grow much and as they are not native have chainsaw no permit required

[leon]

Wow that is a fantastic location, what a view of the heavens you will get from there, make good use of the chainsaw when needed.

Leon

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

MAN!!! now that's a location...?...err? where is it?

Love the design and construction, nice and simple yet proffessional.

I had a full dome setup outside Canberra until August 2006. It was 780m above sea level under mag 6 skies and generally great seeing yet only 30min to the centre of Canberra DOH!

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...y_construction

..Oooooooh how I lament Your location looks every bit as good or better.

The next observatory will most likely be more like yours.

Thanks very mich for posting, it was very helpful!

Mike

[RB (Andrew)]

Oh that's fantastic, thanks for sharing, I need all the ideas I can get so I can build mine.