building an observatory

[venus (Lydia)]

www.rocketroberts.com/astro/observatory.htm
a very interesting site that shows how this guy built an observatory.

[h0ughy (David)]

you thinking about one lydia?

[venus (Lydia)]

Yes, why not? Seriously though, I was searching for 'planck crater' in google an found this instead....

[h0ughy (David)]

????? oh well

[venus (Lydia)]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planck_(crater)

[RB (Andrew)]

Lydia, thank you very very much for the link.
It's just the sort of thing I've been looking for.
I need some ideas for my observatory.

Cheers.

[Glenhuon (Bill)]

Nice job. If he ever gets a hurricane or 7.5 richter scale tremor it'll be the safest place around

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

That link didn't really go anywhere Lydia, here's the one I think you wanted
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planck_%28crater%29

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Hooly-Dooly, the builder certainly went for overkill!!!

[erick (Eric)]

Yes, one very serious build job!

I'm interested in the number of photos he took. When I get going on anything, stopping to take photos is an annoying interruption!

[taminga16 (Greg)]

All singing, all dancing what a production.

I can understand why he needs an observatory, He would drive you mad if you had to spend too much time with him.

Greg.

[Ric]

Blimey it would take an earthquake to move that pier.

[Lee]

The pier is very impressive - funny his extreme overkill in places - like 6x6 bearers - then uses 2x4 for the joists..... Does look good though - I like his roof framing.....

addit - also not a fan of the roof-hold-down chains in terms of wind resistance.....

[venus (Lydia)]

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

That link didn't really go anywhere Lydia, here's the one I think you wanted
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planck_%28crater%29

Thanks Paul.