Building an Observatory.

[Jeff RV]

I found this whilst googling Observatory construction, Any members of the "Lincoln Astronomical Society" will quickly recognize this, But what i found absolutely amazing is the fact that the skin of the construction is just Hardboard :shock: . This evidently lasted 25 years and was still noted to be in good condition at the point of reconstruction, which was only necessary because the 18' dome was only supported by three wheelbarrow wheels. :shock:

http://www.lincolnastronomy.org/building-the-observatory.htm

Hats off to the foresight and ingenuity of the L A S. i think.

Jeff.