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27-04-2005, 05:23 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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Constructing my Observatory "Stage 5 complete & Finished"
Hi all...
Stage 1 has been completed with the slab today.....if you can see in the pictures I have had the pier slab done seperately...it has no contact with the outer slab what so ever....the pier slab dimensions are 800 x 800 x 900 deep but the pier does bell out at the bottom to 1100 wide at a depth of 900.
The slab dimensions are 2800 x 2800 x 130 deep.
Over the next week or 2 we will start on the wall and roof construction...I will keep you all posted with pictures....
I would like to thank Mark Hodson for his helpful tips regarding building such an observatory........Thanks.
But I have a long way to go.
http://www.users.on.net/~striker/Stage%201.jpg
http://www.users.on.net/~striker/Stage%201b.jpg
http://www.users.on.net/~striker/Stage%201c.jpg
Last edited by Striker; 11-06-2005 at 01:01 PM.
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27-04-2005, 05:26 PM
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Will you have it finished before the cold weather sets in?
Even partially finished it will give some protection from the wind at least.
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27-04-2005, 05:39 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Estimated time to finish.....2-3 weeks....
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27-04-2005, 07:44 PM
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2-3 weeks  Yours is going to be finished before mine  .
Bugger that , no more help from me  
Just pullen your leg.
How long before we have some new toys to play with Tony 
Can I see them before they get sold LOL
Mark
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27-04-2005, 07:44 PM
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As they saying goes onwards and upwards. Looks and sounds like one stable base.
Ken M
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27-04-2005, 07:57 PM
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Plays well with others!
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Like most, I am keen to know what "toys" will call this observatory home....and when they will be for sale...
Looks like an impressive start!
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27-04-2005, 08:11 PM
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The Glenfallus
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Yes Tony, what scope have you got planned to go on that lovely slab?!!
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27-04-2005, 08:13 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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I should have all my equipment by the end of next week......except some accessories coming from the states....
And NO I am not selling any of my new toys.....I promised everyone that I would atleast keep them till Christmas....lol
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27-04-2005, 08:20 PM
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Xmas Tony , that will be a record if you can hold out.
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27-04-2005, 08:26 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Rod,
A Celestron C11 SCT with the Orion 80ED Guide scope on a EQ6 with the astromeccanica upgrade on a pier 10" tube made out of stainless steel filled with river sand and bolted to the pier slab.
Then probably up for sale......lol
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27-04-2005, 08:38 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Not the C11.
I want you to get the Meade 16" Newt on the EQ with GoTo. That's the one I want! oops, I mean you want. hehehe.
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27-04-2005, 08:43 PM
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Looking good Tony, apart from the scope and pier whats the plan for the shelter a roll off roof shed type ....been following this at cloudy nights ,Skyshed , very nice
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthrea...155#Post419111
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27-04-2005, 09:05 PM
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Whats the difference between river sand and say some other type? Does the river sand dampen out the vibrations more?
BTW your setup is almost the same as my idea except you get yours next week and I have to convince the wife Also you are getting the C11 I plan to get the C9.25
So far Observatory looks great.
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27-04-2005, 09:42 PM
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A very 'Senior' member.
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Whatever he decides to buy, It may last a little while longer because it will be bolted down. Hey Tony, weld the nuts on!!! L.
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27-04-2005, 10:05 PM
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1300 THESKY
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Location: Cairns Qld
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Good on you Tony ..
A man of action you are indeed .... It will be good to have another observatory to check out on my next visit to SE Qld
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27-04-2005, 10:06 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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But if he welds the bolts on (when he gets the 16" Meade with EQ and GoTo) how am I going to buy it off him for $1500 in a couple of months?
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28-04-2005, 09:58 AM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Let's get this straight...I'm keeping this scope.....lol.....I will just delite this post if I change my mind....hahaha
I will be having a roll off roof......a little similar to Marks observatory he is currently building.....it will be wooden structure with Exterior Cedar panels with a steel roof with colorbond panels.....Picture's will explain the roof mechanism easier...so be patient...cause I'm not..hehehe
River sand is said to have more dampening charecteristics...I dont know why...just what I have been told...
Stuart...that is once nice looking shed...mine wont be any where near as good looking as that....very very nice....
Last edited by Striker; 28-04-2005 at 10:01 AM.
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28-04-2005, 11:36 AM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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Quote:
Originally posted by RAJAH235
Hey Tony, weld the nuts on!!! L.
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ouch!!!
looking very solid so far tony 
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28-04-2005, 03:32 PM
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Who knows
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Nice slab Tony, sounds like a good setup you are going to have, keep us posted with lots of photos.
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28-04-2005, 05:33 PM
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Looking good Tony, I take it the next get together is at your place then...
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