Mini Observatory - self build tips

I'm getting a bit tired dragging my CGE 1400 outside and re-aligning it every time it is clear. I’ve toyed with the idea of building a custom-built shed with a removable / sliding roof to permanently house the scope.

I realise that many of you will have something like this already.

What I'm looking for here is for advice on the best way to go about this or tips and tricks that you have learnt from your own endeavours.

One particular question is what advantages and disadvantages do timber sheds have over metal for our purposes?

Would love to hear your comments, thanks in advance.

Two quick points:

1.Metal: Metal surrounds can interfere with internal scope GPS .

2.Wood: Your insurance company may refuse to insure such an expensive piece of kit being placed in a wooden shed in the garden !

Two good points. I hadn't thought of either. And that's what makes these forums an excellent resource.

thanks

Mind you,you dont need GPS if you already know where you are !

I'm getting a bit tired dragging my CGE 1400 outside and re-aligning it every time it is clear.

Hi Keith, I don’t blame you; I would hate to haul around that monster too!

Here is a link to a discussion on this very topic that occurred on the forum a while back, there is good information and practical tips to get you started and give you additional ideas etc, hope this helps.

www.irishastronomy.org/boards/viewtopic....ervatory&start=0

Clear skies
Mike

Oops, my seach didn't give me that thread. Sorry, didn't realise this had been covered. Plenty of information there to keep me busy.

thanks all.