· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Observatories Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 josie521 sage Reged: 09/03/07 Posts: 282 Loc: 43.22 n 75.45w need to see pictures off rooftop rolloffs       #2102061 - 01/06/08 10:08 PM Attachment (39 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi All. I want to build a roll off roof observatory in the roof of my garage...it has a second floor. Problem is I cant find any pictures of anything to show my husband.. he cant visualize what I'm trying to do.If anyone has suggestions or better ways to do a rolloff, PLEASE share them. I'd really love to do this come spring. Thanks in advance! -------------------- Orion XT10i w/object locator Roundtable platform Orion 1.25" 25mm,10mm e.p. University optics, inc. 2" 80 degree 30mm e.p. Baader planetarium hyperion 68 degree 21mm,13mm,8mm e.p. Meade super plossl 6.4 e.p. Telrad Skyglow broadband,moon,red,Blue filters Bushnell 1400mm Newtionian reflector,bushnell 10&25mm e.p.s Orion shorty 2x barlow Vivitar 7-21x40 binos w/tripod green lazer pointer, Howie Glatter green laser pointer Ted Thorsen 800LP obervation chair 7 panels homemade blind Edited by josie521 (01/06/08 10:10 PM) Post Extras:       jrcrilly Refractor wienie no more Reged: 04/30/03 Posts: 25197 Loc: NE Ohio Re: need to see pictures off rooftop rolloffs [Re: josie521]       #2102186 - 01/06/08 11:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   http://www.johnrcrilly.com/LX200-14/gallery/observatory/index_4.htm -------------------- John C Urban Observatory A&M/Astreya 76mm F/6 APO TMB/LOMO 80mm F/7.5 APO Tak FSQ-106N F/5 APO Meade 178ED F/9 "APO" Meade ETX-125AT C14 Teeter 20" F/3.8 truss Newt w/ServoCat CI-700, NJP, GPDX/SS2KPC, CG5-GT ST-10XME, DSI Pro Post Extras:       NeoDinian Experienced Postmaster Reged: 10/05/05 Posts: 12724 Loc: Rockford Illinois Re: need to see pictures off rooftop rolloffs [Re: jrcrilly]       #2102208 - 01/06/08 11:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You da man, John! -------------------- Neo... (Jeff) -=-=-=-=-=-=- 10" LX200-GPS/SMT UHTC "Draco" Rockford, Il. NeoDinian's Eye on the Sky! Coming soon: Post Extras:       josie521 sage Reged: 09/03/07 Posts: 282 Loc: 43.22 n 75.45w Re: need to see pictures off rooftop rolloffs [Re: NeoDinian]       #2102614 - 01/07/08 07:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   wow thanks! How did you set up the rolloff? Garage door rails? Edited by josie521 (01/07/08 07:59 AM) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 1 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Chris Schroeder, csa/montana  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 436 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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