Let construction BEGIN! An observatory is born. - Getting there - 26-04-2010 - Page 8

RobF (Rob) · #**141** 19-12-2009, 12:42 PM

Looks like its coming together very nicely now Paul. Thanks for showing - I was wondering how you were going with the observatory.

Great Christmas present that you can start to use it properly too.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**142** 19-12-2009, 12:55 PM

Oh I was a very excited chappy last night Rob, I can tell you.

AlexN · #**143** 19-12-2009, 01:05 PM

Looks the goods Paulie!!! Might have to come up and have a look one weekend!

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**144** 19-12-2009, 01:09 PM

You would be welcome Alex. How are you with a crow bar.

RB (Andrew) · #**145** 19-12-2009, 01:20 PM

Looking good Paul !!

Although it looks like you've only been spending 4 days a week on it's prograss lately.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**146** 19-12-2009, 01:26 PM

Less than that RB when you consider the other work that needs to get done around here.

AlexN · #**147** 19-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

You would be welcome Alex. How are you with a crow bar.

I'm pretty good with a crow bar.. not to mention I can supply my own if necessary... Good on a shovel too....

Happy to dig holes for access to dark sky!

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**148** 19-12-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Jumped up and down on the floor, moved table and chair about. Nothing, not even the slightest hiccup on the chart (using K3 & drift explorer)

How can you read the graph and jump up and down at the same time.
It's looking great Paul.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**149** 19-12-2009, 01:55 PM

I'm terribly clever like that

leon · #**150** 19-12-2009, 01:58 PM

Paul, that is awesome mate, it looks fantastic, I'm sure you will get many years of pleasure out in you little cubby, congratulations.

Leon

gaa_ian (Ian) · #**151** 19-12-2009, 02:19 PM

Hey Paul ... long time no chat.
That looks great, and I will be looking at your ideas closely.
The #1 goal of GAA Inc. in 2010 is to build a roll off roof observatory.
Min size 6x3 to accomodate our 18" dob and a future bigger scope !
I will be watching your progress with interest.

mozzie (Peter) · #**152** 19-12-2009, 04:14 PM

looking great paul youve gotto be happy with it
mozzie

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**153** 20-12-2009, 07:39 PM

Ok a brief first light. 3X5min SXVF-H9 on WO 72 FD

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**154** 20-12-2009, 07:42 PM

First light...excellent.
It really is up and running then. LOL

alan meehan (Alan) · #**155** 21-12-2009, 10:47 PM

Good on you Paul,its looking like the real thing now ,well done

batema (Mark) · #**156** 22-12-2009, 09:07 AM

What a treat not having to set up and pack up. Glad to see it coming together. Sounds like a great christmas present. Maybe you could talk to my wife about a similar idea.

Mark

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**157** 22-12-2009, 09:32 AM

happy to Mark. How big an observatory headstone would you like LOL

AlexN · #**158** 22-12-2009, 02:22 PM

When you're done digging Mark's grave for him, perhaps you could explain to my old man how much I could benefit from a roll off roof shed around the pier he's signed off on

[1ponders] (Paul) · #**159** 22-12-2009, 02:30 PM

np Alex. Just drag him up here to see one in action.

AlexN · #**160** 22-12-2009, 02:48 PM

Will do mate.. I'm booked out for new moon weekends until February... However March is still on the table, either that or maybe sometime between new moons... I'll need a watchful eye whilst I install the encoders onto the GM-8 any how!