Bukko Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Looking good. Are you planning on putting anything between the concrete and the pier? Something like a gasket, or just bolt it together? Gordon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, Bukko said: Looking good. Are you planning on putting anything between the concrete and the pier? Something like a gasket, or just bolt it together? Gordon. I made sure the concrete is very flat and level, so not planned to put a gasket in between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Working on the observatory part today, the raised observation dek is completed, height between the floor and the sliding roof is 2,1 meter now. I've doubted between stairs and a slope and ended up with a combination at the flat part of the slope i have only 1,74m headroom, so the extra step up is for preventing future headaches 🤕. I've also placed the door. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Got some nice crawlspace left to fill with things i’ll never use again. Installed the lifting pier on the concrete base. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 floor insulation (5cm PUR) for the warm room is placed Started varnishing the cold room floor. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Rubber for the slope and step is in place 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 got some things checked off : the window between the cold and warm room is placed Floor is done Got 2 power supplies, 1 for the EQ6R-Pro and 1 that feeds the Pegasus Pocket powerbox 2 floorsockets The mount is fitted to the lifting pier tried my best to manage the cables Next on the list is to finish the electrics. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) Hi, electricity is nearly finished, only need to place some switches and the lighting. The LED strips however are placed. And i've placed a router so i'm online. Edited August 16, 2019 by Miguel1983 Typo 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Stars Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Wow! Very, very nice work! It just shows the you are a pro contractor. I hope you will enjoy this nice set up very soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Looks very nice indeed. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ju_ju Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Looks like a Mission Control, so what dastardly deeds are in the offing..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop1 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 6 hours ago, Dr_Ju_ju said: Looks like a Mission Control, so what dastardly deeds are in the offing..... No picture of Miguel in a high backed swivel chair stroking a long haired white cat.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ju_ju Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 You don't know what's behind the camera...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 I am 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Some updates.... The Pocket Powerbox failed on me recently, after some troubleshooting i found that the power connector wasn't good, so i had it soldered off and soldered the cable leads directly on to the PCB That wasn't the only problem unfortunately, i had an active 5 meter USB3 lead + a passive 3 and 1 meter lead running to the USB hub form my laptop in the warm room, but i was getting connection problems, so i've replaced the 5m + 3m by a 10m powered active cable, had no issues since. My Canon 750Da camera is upgraded by a ASI1600 and i'm using a ZWO OAG, so no more guidscope. I did piggyback - mount my Canon for future wide field shots. At the moment i'm still getting used to the ASI 1600 so didn't do much with the Canon yet. The outside flooring is done (Vietnamese Blue Stone tiles 50x50cm), so no more dirty shoes in the observatory 😇 Finally, i've installed a small electric heater, as the nights are cooling down now, i can begin enjoying having a warm room. I'm still waiting on my door and window (ordered since April 🤬 ) , and my lights 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistlin Bob Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Wow- this is just awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carastro Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Wow! An amazing observatory and job all round. Carole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 The observatory is nearly finished ! Door and window were finally ready, placed the window past week and the door just now with some help. Lights are installed. industrial closets were delivered this week. last point to check off are some electrical details, and hanging up some foto’s and posters and some painting. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop1 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I'm really liking the look of that! What is the building reflected in the door glass in the first photo? Looks like a border watch tower..... Getting ready to fend off us Brits after Brexit? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 48 minutes ago, Swoop1 said: What is the building reflected in the door glass in the first photo? Looks like a border watch tower..... Getting ready to fend off us Brits after Brexit? You can see it in the photos here: https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/326286-obsy-building-started/?do=findComment&comment=3638410 This whole project looks so good. Very impressive. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Swoop1 said: I'm really liking the look of that! What is the building reflected in the door glass in the first photo? Looks like a border watch tower..... Getting ready to fend off us Brits after Brexit? Haha 😆 , no it's the kids' playhouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev M Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Fantastic build......... How did you get this past the wife.....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Kev M said: Fantastic build......... How did you get this past the wife.....? Carport, gardenshed and bicycle storage is included 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel1983 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Hi, The observatory is finished for while now and i've made a short movie of the build ending with a tour. PS, does anyone now if it's possible to change the title of this post ? I would like to change it into "finished" Thanks Edited January 12, 2020 by Miguel1983 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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