· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums 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] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Observatories Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 SanVicenteFerrer newbie Reged: 08/22/11 cable traction split observatory roof       #4764450 - 08/23/11 02:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   In the link there are videos of the observatory roof in movement. YouTube Videos The setup utilizes two 1/20HP DC gearmotors to power a capstan and pulley system More information on the Blogspot blog "25inchnewtonian" Edited by SanVicenteFerrer (08/23/11 09:10 PM) Post Extras:       csa/montana Den Mama Reged: 05/14/05 Loc: montana Re: cable traction split observatory roof [Re: SanVicenteFerrer]       #4764462 - 08/23/11 02:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome to Cloudy Nights! Glad you joined us on the forums! Very nice setup for your roof operation! Thanks for sharing it with us. Wow! Doesn't look like there's much clearance of your 25" scope when the roof is operating! Post Extras:       SanVicenteFerrer newbie Reged: 08/22/11 Re: cable traction split observatory roof [Re: csa/montana]       #4764472 - 08/23/11 02:14 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That is Why the roof is split Post Extras:       buddyjesus Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/07/10 Loc: Davison, Michigan Re: cable traction split observatory roof [Re: SanVicenteFerrer]       #4764707 - 08/23/11 04:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Wow that is quiet. I heard a bird chirping louder than the roof! Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 1 registered and 15 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  csa/montana, Chris Erickson  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 615 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    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   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*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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