· 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 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all) bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: Mary B]       #5546711 - 11/30/12 06:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   LOL...funny dudes.. No, I didn't have any suture gear so I had to pop into the local hospital and ask for some stitches. I will be buying some so next time I can just stitch up myself and keep on working. Post Extras:       rick-SeMI sage Reged: 01/08/11 Loc: Michigan - USA Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5546716 - 11/30/12 07:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   In a pinch you can use monofilament fish line I couldn't resist Hope it heals soon and be careful next time!! Post Extras:       Starman27 Post Laureate Reged: 01/29/06 Loc: Illinois, Iowa Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: Mary B]       #5546973 - 11/30/12 11:00 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   So I'm not the only who has shed blood over my observatory. Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: Starman27]       #5547828 - 11/30/12 08:38 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   [B]Blood on the observation deck. - 1 Dec 2012[/B] It's been an interesting week of fiddling about. I've been putting up some of the roof sheeting and finding it challenging. Not only because of the difficulty in handling such thin and cumbersome material, but at height making it all the more dangerous and time-consuming. Full story and photos here >> http://www.asignobservatoryii.com/observatoryconstruction.htm Here's a link to an animation of the doors opening and closing. http://www.asignobservatoryii.com/ASIGN_II_Doors_Opening.gif Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5556936 - 12/06/12 06:30 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   1. Roof sheeting going on. Slowly filling in all the sky gaps! 2. About 1/4 of the roofing done. Post Extras:       Hilmi Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/07/10 Loc: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5557473 - 12/06/12 12:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Every successfully home built project requires that you bleed for it. From installing a new motherboard in your PC to building an observatory. I have many battle scars from astronomy. My hands are so full of them that people think I have been getting into knife fights. My scars are named, Synta, Meade, Losmandy etc... Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: Hilmi]       #5563927 - 12/10/12 10:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   ^^^^ LOL! Creative... I like it. 1. Nearly half-way with the roof sheeting. 2. View through the slot from the far wall at telescope height to give an idea of where the horizon is in relation to a horizontal scope. 3. View through the slot from directly above the pier, where the telescope will be mounted. No need for the slot opening to be any lower as all you will see it trees and oncoming cars from up the road. Post Extras:       Hilmi Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/07/10 Loc: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5564166 - 12/10/12 01:14 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It's difficult to tell with the photo's distorted perspective. How far past zenith does the opening go? Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: Hilmi]       #5575302 - 12/17/12 07:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   300mm past the Zenith mate. Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5575303 - 12/17/12 07:59 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   1. Four sheets to go!! 2. Doors closed. Weather skirt still to be fabricated and assembled between top of wall and bottom of dome. 3. Nearly fully enclosed. 4. Doors open showing floor space. Post Extras:       Hilmi Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/07/10 Loc: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5575857 - 12/17/12 02:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That looks like a mighty fine observatory. Very spacious too! Post Extras:       johne sage Reged: 11/10/06 Loc: Prescott, AZ. Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: Hilmi]       #5576846 - 12/18/12 06:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It looks outstanding. Fine craftsmanship! I love the last photo... your smile says it all. Looking forward to first-light photos. Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: johne]       #5580147 - 12/20/12 07:13 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   DOME FULLY COVERED WOOT!!!!!!! Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5589246 - 12/26/12 06:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   1. Telescope installed - fire extinguisher fitted as priority! 2. Preliminary calibrating on the moon. 3. "FIRST LIGHT" through the ASIGN Observatory II telescope! A very quick shot with only the DSLR on the scope, but enough to check the optics. Post Extras:       gmartin02 sage Reged: 04/11/05 Loc: Santa Clarita, CA Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5590690 - 12/27/12 02:44 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Congratulations! I've been following your progress for the last few months. It must feel really good to be able to finally use the observatory after all of your hard work. Your build (and others) are inspiring me to build my own permanent mounting solution, although I will probably end up with an "outhouse" type rolling shed (due to lack of space for a "full" observatory). Greg Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: gmartin02]       #5591402 - 12/27/12 03:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Glad to hear you are drawing inspiration from this mate, as I drew inspiration from so many other builds. It's my way of returning the favour! Baz. Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5592248 - 12/28/12 08:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Enjoy the video of this fully armed and operational battle-station! Post Extras:       bloodhound31 sage Reged: 03/01/07 Loc: Canberra, Australia Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5593323 - 12/28/12 08:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   All the cameras and cables installed now. Mount aligned to the planet's axis and ready for imaging. Now to wait for that pesky moon to go away and have a clear night!! 1. The mighty photon hunter! 2. Looking out to the heavens. 3. Peering into deep space. 4. Watchful warrior. Post Extras:       Wmacky Pooh-Bah Reged: 11/24/07 Loc: Florida Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: bloodhound31]       #5593433 - 12/28/12 10:09 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Fabulous! Post Extras:       rimcrazy member Reged: 03/03/12 Loc: Overgaard, AZ Re: ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! [Re: Wmacky]       #5593961 - 12/29/12 09:05 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Forgive my ignorance but I'm curious, why the cage around the camera? Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 2 registered and 12 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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