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Other home made observatories
This page is for anyone who has built their own observatory
at home. Please send me a photo and a short caption if you like. (please keep
the file size low if possible). Make sure the picture format is jpg, gif or
bitmap if possible.
I will post your photo on this page for all to see and
admire. You will also be able to tell your friends where to find a picture of
your endeavors on the net here.
To contact me prior to collecting your photographs and story, fill out the details on the Contact form.
I look forward to receiving your efforts!
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Barry's Home-Made Obs |
A dome made of plywood, coated in fibreglass, which sits on a round, wood framed and colorbond-clad wall. Think lots on your plans and materials. Draw and sketch lots. Make notes. Think of alternatives. There are many ways to do the same thing. I had a couple of years to think about the best way to tackle this but it was a good delay, because I may have settled for something inferior. |
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Margaret from Armidale |
I'm now using my home-made observatory. We have at least two in Armidale, and you
might like information on them. Mine's a minimal 2m sq one with slide off roof,
just right for a 70 year old to cope with and pop out for quick viewing. the other,
by a younger and much taller individual was from a 3m sq pt it together aluminium
shed, and his roof is in two sections which are opened by leverage. |
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Eric from Armidale |
Margaret's cost twice as much as Eric's as I did not use a prefab aluminium shed,
and I got the professional handymen to do it. Mine had to blend with the house;
Eric's didn't, being much further from his house. Mine's so handy - a matter
of a couple of minutes to set up or put away door to door |
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Phil from Rockhampton |
Phil's Sirius 2.3m dome is in beautiful Rockhampton, QLD. His photos are taken with an STL-11000M on G11 and televue NP101mm F/5.4 |
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Shawn's Ravenshoe Observatory |
Ravenshoe Observatory. 4.5 metrer Dome Glass on ply housing a 14" LX200R, Built buy Shawn a good freind from Ravenshoe, Tropical North Queensland. Dome construction DIY is here
The Observatory also has it own forum to discuss amongst others Observatory design and construction , and other astronomy related topics...visitors are most welcome...see the Home page |
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Shevill Mathers
Southern Cross Observatory
Tasmania - 42 South |
Shevill Mathers has been a keen amateur astronomer / telescope and camera builder since the early 60’s, with a special interest in astrophotography. A member of the BAA, London (Lunar Section), his photographic expertise was greatly encouraged by Patrick Moore, with whom he has maintained a lasting friendship. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1969. Click on the Word Doc link to read his full story. |
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Shevill Gallery
Shevill Website
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