Just Got The Green Light To Build An Obsy

[Coco]

Ok it came at a cost. Open cheque book for my wife to re decorate the lounge including new furniture and floor

Still for me its worth it

My plan is keeping it modest at 6' x 5' because of where its most suitable to site.

I'll run some underground CAT 5 and USB plus power and that should be good for remote on the coldest evening..

Anyone got any suggestions where I can buy one ready made from?

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Guy

[Psychobilly]

Result Guy

Run Cat 5 and power have a comp in the obs and remote desktop or VNC into it...

Rather than run USB over a long distance...

I deliberately don't connect the Obs PC to the network as I like to be out there witht the scope... and on several occasions the net connection has either crashed the OBS PC screwing the guiding and imaging or I have been chatting online and mucked things up...

What design are you after...

I did my own and am only really happy with the latest "itteration" as the first design didnt work welll for widefield piggy backed stuff...

Peter...

[Coco]

Was thinking standard British garden shed with 20mm T&G no windows.

Am going to have to be clever at this point , as its sited on the new driveway

I intend to tunnel my way down through the wood floor and tease a few block pavings of the driveway in order to fit the pier.

Wish me luck

[philsail1]

Good News Guy! (Open cheque - the things we have to do eh!).

Nice Summer project though.

Best wishes.

philsail1

[bazza]

Good news!

Found these - not used them myself, but I'm sure someone on here will have.

Welcome to Alexanders Observatories

Good luck with the project.

Barry.

[ashenlight]

Good news Guy, I bet you are excited You could start a blog to update us on your progress over the summer (with photos please ) - I know I would definitely follow it, to have an obsy is my dream!

Amanda

[steppenwolf]

Excellent news - one of the best 'accessories' I have ever bought!

[Psychobilly]

Excellent news - one of the best 'accessories' I have ever bought!

Or in my case ... ever made followed by the pier, the wedge...

After working the whole bank holiday I have got the scopes "permenantly" installed... proper mains supply , alarms , CCTV etc...

Hoping for a clear night to tweak the alignment..

I Still have to line the inside walls and the dome and then use 2 part foam to make the walls "solid" - but the bank account needs to recover first.... but at least its functional and "secure" now...

Middle of the drive .... I though I was bad on the corner of the front lawn.... but no poitn in compimising on sky vierws if you can swing it... I even lost a tree annf moved the tv aerials to maximise my clear skies.. pity I cant do anything about the massive limes, and copper beechesd and the maze of overhead cables...

Any questions just "shout" - you know you'll get an answer...

Peter...

[jcm]

I used a local shed firm , that constructs sheds from scratch. I gave them a drawing of what I wanted and they came round an put it up. The roof was a bit heavy to lift but that was the only difficult bit. I then constructed the run off roof supports.

John

PS Added image , the door is off set so when you open it you do not walk into the scope/mount