Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch.
Roll off roof observatory garden shed.
The cost to make my own was a little less than 30.
The roof shall roll sideways.
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.
4x4 wooden poles will carry the roof when rolled open.
Observatory walls shows that there is little loss of sky as compared to earlier.
We can manufacture rolling roof observatories or opening top observatoru ideal for the home astronomers.
Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed.
Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch.
Walls and structure for roof support complete with steel tracks.
Testing the scope height vs.
Looks like the space inside will be quite sufficient for one or two persons.
Rare appearance of a big dob rather than a pier mounted sct or refractor.
Our home farm roll off roof observatories are custom designed timber observatories built specifically for you your location and your telescope.
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.
Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit.
I followed the updated plans from skyshed for the roll off support for the most part.
Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit.
Garden observatory we are the specialise in garden observatories in standard and bespoke designs.
In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard.
My flapping roof observatory sky telescope the essential guide to astronomy.
Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design.
Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts.
A observatory to suite all prices ranges.
I have a lovely purpose built workshop well insulated and warm.
Just waiting for the roof.
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.
I had to chisel a hole in the paving stone to make room for the bolt.
The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate.
Luckily i have two buildings in my garden.
Phil harrington s star watcher observatory roll away shed on a deck with surrounding light screen fence.
Instead of having to lift off the roof of an observatory these roofs can be rolled to one side and easily moved back afterword to protect the equipment.
