Roll Off Roof Observatory Garden Shed

I have a lovely purpose built workshop well insulated and warm.

Roll off roof observatory garden shed.

The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate. Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch. Just waiting for the roof. Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch.

Luckily i have two buildings in my garden. Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design. We can manufacture rolling roof observatories or opening top observatoru ideal for the home astronomers. The cost to make my own was a little less than 30.

Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit. Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts. I built my roll off support jacks out using 1 4 thick 4 x 4 steel plates from lowe s i cut them to size and 5 8 diameter 8 galvanized bolts. The subject of this article is to describe the process i went through to convert the block shed into an astro imaging observatory.

Looks like the space inside will be quite sufficient for one or two persons. Phil harrington s star watcher observatory roll away shed on a deck with surrounding light screen fence. Track sections are 10 feet in length and come with pre drilled 3 8 holes for lag or through bolting to the observatory side walls and roof support system. Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed.

I followed the updated plans from skyshed for the roll off support for the most part. Garden observatory we are the specialise in garden observatories in standard and bespoke designs. Observatory walls shows that there is little loss of sky as compared to earlier. In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard.

I had to chisel a hole in the paving stone to make room for the bolt. I also have a block built shed outhouse which was begging for an observatory conversion. Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit. The roof shall roll sideways.

Testing the steel u profile layout after mounting the horizontal beam extending from the shed. Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed. Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design. Rare appearance of a big dob rather than a pier mounted sct or refractor.

My flapping roof observatory sky telescope the essential guide to astronomy. Walls and structure for roof support complete with steel tracks. 4x4 wooden poles will carry the roof when rolled open. Testing the scope height vs.