Observatory Build Underway

[Helen]

That desk is far too tidy Malc!!! Nice monitor set up (I'd like another one for inside the obs to aid focusing)

Helen

[brantuk]

Looks fabulous Malc

[malc-c]

I must admit I do keep a tidy ship Helen

Just need a clear night now to see if the PC can drive them both with all the apps running for real.... PHD does seem to be quite demanding

[msinclairinork]

Very nice setup now Malcolm!

I did the same with the dual screen; definitely the way to go!

Michael

[yesyes]

Once you go dual screen there's no way back...

You'll end up with a setup like this eventually:

Terry Pratchett with his double-row of six computer screens

[msinclairinork]

Once you go dual screen there's no way back...

You'll end up with a setup like this eventually:

Terry Pratchett with his double-row of six computer screens

Hmm...yup that would do!

[malc-c]

Chris, don't go giving me ideas

[pritc]

Malcolm,

As SWMBO said "Mission Control"

:eek:

Wayne

[Gina]

There are 4... no 5 screens in this lounge The big monitor on this computer, another smaller one on the webcam PC, our Main TV and the CCTV monitor, currently watching the goat shed, making sure our young billy doesn't get through to to the young nannies out in the duck paddock, one of which is on heat! Then there's my netbook which I've been setting up for another webcam. Oh and there's an old laptop running my weather station software. That makes 6 then

[Dude]

it's just taken me best part of 2 hours to read this entire thread, and wow... I'm really impressed and very envious!

You have given me some ideas, we have a very under used 4m x 4m decking area at the bottom of our garden........................

[malc-c]

it's just taken me best part of 2 hours to read this entire thread, and wow... I'm really impressed and very envious!

You have given me some ideas, we have a very under used 4m x 4m decking area at the bottom of our garden........................

Thanks for the comments and glad it has given you some ideas, and look forward to reading your build thread

[deebster]

And another one

What a great read, and even better project

Well done mate

[malc-c]

And as I have said before in my own thread.....

Everyday I look at it or I am inside,

I can say

"I BUILT THAT"

:D:D:D:D:D

Wayne

Wayne, that is oh so true. There's not a day goes past without me doing the same at least once (normally more ) in the day.

It's also the look on peoples face when they are informed (normally by the wife) that I built it and not a professional builder

[ScubaMike]

Brilliant project, executed superbly.

Well done, I'm seriously jealous

Edited October 30, 2011 by ScubaMike

[malc-c]

Brilliant project, executed superbly.

Well done,

Thank you

[tony]

just spent last couple of hours reading this, great build malc and some ideas there for my future build.

I'm looking at getting a skip in a few weeks so the old froggy sandpit will be going -

surely you can't be serious:eek:

[Gina]

Oh no!!! You're not getting rid of that lovely froggy sandpit :)

[malc-c]

Sorry to say the frog is toast !

It wasn't in good shape anyway, especially after the mother-in-law sat on it thinking it was solid and squashed it completely - a classic "you've been framed" moment - just wish I had had the video camera to hand and earned myself £250 !!

[Ponoobersie]

Hi Malc

Just wanted to say you have done one amazing job with the observatory and your set up!! I am REALLY! envious mate, nicely done.

Cheers

Steve

[malc-c]

Thanks Steve,

There are still things I want to do, like line out the scope room with ply, and fit some white lighting in there too, but other than that it's proved to be very functional, and I'm happy with the way it's turned out.

[Ponoobersie]

I bet you are mate, you should be really proud of what you have acheived there, can be so bold as to ask how much the build roughly cost? minus the scope and such of course...?

[malc-c]

The complete material costs came to just under £1850, but the complete build came to £2200, and that included things like the desk, chair, and all labour / equipment hire charges.

[Ponoobersie]

Thats not bad at all considering the cost of buying one, plus id say the one you have built is ever so much more homely than a tin dome or something wouldnt you say??

Plus the sense of acheivement in completing something like this must be much more than buying a ready made one too.

[amkat]

hi these are turn buckles i got some from drews

[malc-c]

Well all those concerns regarding the roof holding up under heavy snow would appear alleviated...

We've had 10 - 12cm overnight and pleased to say the obsy has held up well