New Observatory - MkII

Remainder of floor boards went in today.
I also installed all the cables for the mount and PC under the floor.
I also put sealent on all the joints of the dome so the dome roof and walls *should* be waterproof now.
Just need to do a small bit more wiring and I will have electricity in there.
Will install the mount and scope then.
oooh...nearly there...



Michael.

Looking sweet - when is the official opening party?

Check out Komplett for cheap flat panels if you can;t get a local second-hand one. Good deals there at the mo.

Thanks for the suggestion Dave. Will look into that.

Finished off the wiring today.
Scope and mount now installed.
I will install PC later once I've had a chance to think about it's location a bit more.

Now that it's all installed, we of course have a week of unsettled weather to look forward to.
Sorry folks - my fault!

As for opening ceremonies, I need to do a few other jobs in the garden first.
Once they are done, you can all come 'round for a BBQ.

Regards,

Michael.

Looking good Mike. Are you going to take a grinder to those corners on the pillar? My right thigh still hurts from before!

Seanie.

Hi Michael,

Thats a great looking set up you got going ther, well done and best of luck with it.

Its evey astronomers dream, a maybe some day :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

cheer Derek.

Seanie_Morris wrote:

Looking good Mike. Are you going to take a grinder to those corners on the pillar? My right thigh still hurts from before!

Seanie.

Nah, no need. Only clumsy people bump into them. :laugh:

Got first light this evening. Took a peak at the Moon through some scattered cloud.
Nice to finally get it going.
Nice and rooomy inside.



Michael.