Hey Kev I was just wondering how it's all going with the observatory, I have finally been given the all clear from the hubby on setting up an observatory and I keep coming back to this thread I really love this design, is there anything you would change or do differently
I was just thinking about taking a few "Finished" photos and putting them up here.
I fell into the same trap I always do with my renovations and do 90% of the work and not quite finish anything. I'm on 2 weeks annual leave and have now got it to about 97% complete.
I'll put some shots up later today.
To answer the question about if I would do anything differently - no, I don't think so. It's an absolute pleasure to use.
We've had a few nasty storms including one extremely bad one where we had torrential rain and 100km/hr + winds and I've had no problems at all with water ingress or the roof lifting.
My only problem is now being able to use it. With the clouds, wind, moon, work commitments, and family time there isn't much time left. But on those rare magical nights when it all comes together it's just beeyoutiful.
All finished except for some tidying up of cables and leads - see pic 5.
Those who have followed the thread would remember I had a bit of trouble deciding on a name for the observatory. My wife who works with children came up with a few girly, kiddy names that were just not acceptable. I decided on "The Pool Room", which I guess may be a bit boring but it suits it. My wife did come up with one very promising name .. see pic 2 in next post
I made up a nice cedar sign with the name(s) engraved front and back. Just need to remember to turn it around when the kids come over - don't want them to feel sick
omg it looks amazing im so doing this in my backyard I love it well done Kev
How tall are your piers
Jen the pier for the 10" is just over 1m from the floor. The other one is about 1.2m to the top plate - too high for the 10" but just right for the refractor.
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Originally Posted by gregbradley
Very smhick looking observatory. I like the curved one piece roof sheeting.
The exterior wood panelling looks good. What is it made of? Your observatory is so neat.
Greg.
Greg the wall cladding is cypress pine flooring attached vertically with a natural oil finish.
Now theres something you dont see every day a Observatory with its on pool, shaded area fancy fence and well groomed exterior......did you build the dog into that plan too. any way I personally think its an Astronomy Resort very beautiful and also very functional. neat idea
I really enjoyed following this post, the quality and the detail is an inspiration.
One day I would like to build one and I reckon you have set the yardstick.
Enjoy the clear skies and thanks for the bloody clouds by the way.
Regards Paul
that answered my question 
omg it looks amazing 
im so doing this in my backyard 
Pretty
