Let construction BEGIN! An observatory is born. - Getting there - 26-04-2010 - Page 10

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**181** 04-04-2010, 08:30 AM

Interesting idea Al. I wonder if any of the 360 deg shots taken by the mars rovers would be high enough resolution.

LOL Can you imaging trying to tile with walls and ceilings with a mosaic of A4 sheets LOL

kinetic (Steve) · #**182** 04-04-2010, 08:40 AM

It would add a great touch to a room, Paul.
A panorama would work best on a curved wall like Al's
pod and here's another inspiration....an aussie panorama.
I've been to Jeff Morgan's gallery in the Flinders Ranges and
it's truly a beautiful room to be in. (the 360 degree gallery pano)

http://www.jeffmorgangallery.com.au/hawker/panorama/

http://www.hawkersa.info/biz/morgan1.htm

Steve

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**183** 04-04-2010, 09:13 AM

Now there's an idea. I have a full 360 pano from the top of Castle Rock Reserve near Christchurch. That would look great. Though I'm not keen on modifying the walls now, though I suppose all it needs is the corners curved.

Next time

sheeny (Al) · #**184** 04-04-2010, 10:02 AM

Nothing stopping you doing a separate pano on each wall...

Al.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**185** 26-04-2010, 05:29 PM

Getting close.,

Been doing a bit of painting. Just need the electricals and I'm right to go.

h0ughy (David) · #**186** 26-04-2010, 06:02 PM

awwwweee looking good Paul

sheeny (Al) · #**187** 26-04-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

awwwweee looking good Paul

yep!

Al.

alan meehan (Alan) · #**188** 29-04-2010, 08:01 PM

Paul looks very comfortable and proffesional,gray is a very relaxed and neutral colour.
AL

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**189** 29-04-2010, 08:10 PM

It only looks gray in the sunlight Al. It's a matt black.
He's done a beaut job!

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**190** 29-04-2010, 08:33 PM

I really like the matt black. But I've realized that it is going to mark easily. Basically I have a 4 walled blackboard

I may redo it satin one day when it gets too bad.

I started the top coats in the warm room this afternoon. I'm looking for an opening in the next week or so.

Electrics will have to wait a couple of weeks yet.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**191** 29-04-2010, 08:37 PM

I got a great buy this afternoon. I was chasing down some paint for the lower warm room and possibly the floor. I managed to pickup a 4 liter tin of off tint (tinted the wrong colour for someone) for the walls for $25 and 10 liters of off tint for $27

for the floor (grey-light purple). I'll only need about three

It'll look great with the black wall.

Zubenel (Wes) · #**192** 07-11-2010, 11:47 PM

Hey Paul, How's the observatory going. All powered up now I presume??

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**193** 08-11-2010, 07:27 AM

It certainly is Wes. Thank you so much for fixing it out for me. You've helped make me a very happy astronomer.

h0ughy (David) · #**194** 06-01-2011, 08:38 PM

Paul I think you may need to update this thread - you have added so much to the little hut

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**195** 06-01-2011, 10:23 PM

I'll see what i can do with a camera tomorrow Dave

Zubenel (Wes) · #**196** 06-01-2011, 11:12 PM

Looking forward to it

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**197** 07-01-2011, 12:14 AM

I tell ya Wes since the powers been on I've hardly had a look in with the weather. Very sad.

Zubenel (Wes) · #**198** 07-01-2011, 09:03 PM

Let the clouds part so Astrophotography 101 can begin. I suppose that a subtle request for a couple of lessons , sometime........................... ................................... ................................... ................................... ............................

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**199** 07-01-2011, 09:06 PM

anytime Wes. Just get me the weather