Old Observatory With Wooden Retractable Roof
Unlike half dome designs nexdome is a classic observatory dome with more than 100 degrees of shutter opening allowing you to point your telescope to the zenith while remaining shielded from stray light and wind.
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The 2 2 meter inside diameter provides plenty of space to operate up to a 14 schmidt cass or a refractor 1400mm long. These were easily secured to the wooden roof runners by means of the screw slots pre drilled along their length. Fill your natatorium with fresh breezes. I first positioned both rails and secured each of them with a single screw at one end.
The space under the floor is enclosedusing concrete titles to prevent old leaves and debristo enter. Open telescopes to the sky and add amazing views to your observation area. Amateur backyard observatory plans. If you have already purchased or built your telescope then you will have a general idea as to how much room or what size observatory you will need to install the telescope and allow it plenty of free room for the wires and cabling if the telescope requires electricity.
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The foundation is made by digging in four concrete tiles 0 4 x 0 6 x0 05 meters at the corners. We started by using a plan for one of our most popular sheds and added a convenient roll off roof. We ve been handcrafting retractable roofs and skylights since 1958. Operable roof adds a dose of nature to this industrial tribeca loft.
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I then made two cross beams for the roof chassis which were the width of the observatory plus the desired overhangs at each side. We also included helpful features such as electrical outlets. This will spread the total shed weight of 700kg sufficient.