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Here in Northern Ireland I've managed 4hrs total since April!!!! It's shockingly bad. Im only started in the hobby too so, with huge gaps between opportunities, I'm back to square one with calibration etc any time the clouds clear

Good luck buddy, enjoy. Yeah I bought your old 130pds, though our weather has been shocking this year. Well done paying off debts. I can see how easy it would be to get in debt in this hobby.. Jez😅 Any scope in mind?

like it! I must patent the drawer runner method😀

great design....I must patent my drawer runner method😀

Brilliant , was my use of drawer runners inspiring?lol i must patent it😀

Stu Good thinking, because while the weather is still decent, it's ideal to get that cement base with dmp layer ) and pier, which I'd Def do if I were to do it again) down now, regardless of which type shed you want.

Stu The garden weed material is a flat black cloth type used prior to laying garden decorative stones etc. Im using double foil insulation on the walls but the "gargen centre" cloth is used to on top of the foil to reduce reflection. Thanks

Hi Stu That was my original idea for opening the roof, ie hinge it, but, you have to remember that metal sheds get their strength once they are built. If you were to hinge the roof you'd need really reinforce the inner walls to support the pivot and although the roof is really light it's still necessary. I framed my interior on all vertical and horizontal lines even for the drawer runner method. As for condensation it's been really good, I've only noticed it a bit on the roof interior, on a very damp day, but that part I haven't insulated yet. The walls are perfectly drip free I've lined the walls with double sided foil bubble and just haven't got around to doing the roof, but I've no reason to worry that the end result should be same as the walls. It's also important to mount the shed on a concrete slab that's damp proofed above the running waterline. Another thing to mention.. ... While the foil insulation is great, it's also very good at reflecting EVERYTHING, your cam light, pc light, monitor etc. So.. Line your walls with that dull non reflective garden weed material, cheep and effective. 😊 Hope that helps in some way. Thanks

Richard Did you get your mount upgraded? I just acquired a black heq5 and want to do the same Thanks

Hi Purchased locally direct from the manufacturer, Yardmaster. Their factory is 30 miles from me. They supply argos etc. Best

Thanks David 80mm hardcore 80mm concrete approximately Added thick DPC and a 6x6 steel mesh as rebar. Slab is 2mx2m

Thanks Carole It can be opened and closed from the inside or outside.

Thanks, the apex is simply hinged on one side of the roof and can be opened and closed

Hi all Just put together a fairly inexpensive observatory using a metal shed. I pondered on the roll off, hinged etc but came up with using heavy duty drawer runners to open the roof and it works a treat. The roof on these are really lightweight so runners can easily cope. I've insulated the inside with double sided foil bubble roll, armour cable power line etc. Currently have a wonderful Orion heavy duty tripod in base, loaded with the equally wonderful 130pds on a astroeq driven eq3-2 mount. Will be upgrading the mount eventually, but it works well for now Thought about a concrete based pier but with limited free time I went ahead. That tripod is a gem,despite grabbing room in the 6x6 shed. Folks, for the money, this is highly recommended Any questions please ask Advise... I'd appreciate. Cost Shed... £210 Base...£100(concrete, treated wood, damp proof etc) Insulation.. £30 Runners £30

Hi all Need help with a full list of all the parts needed to put together the Onstep goto for a Skywatcher eq3-2. I have gone through the previous posts regarding this but can't nail down the specific parts for this mount. Just want a full checklist from recent converts I'm OK with a soldering iron but crap at electronics so will need all the help anyone can offer Thanks in advance