· 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 | (show all) JoeT6571 member Reged: 03/11/12 Re: Pebble Hill Observatory [Re: JoeT6571]       #5493647 - 10/28/12 08:20 PM Attachment (25 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I also insulated the ceiling with reflectix foil wrap insulation. This product is basically bubble wrap sandwiched between two sheets of aluminum foil. I stapled it to the underside of the rafters and then ripped 2 x 4's into lath which I tacked to the rafters for support. The roof now has great flow-through ventilation with no chance for moisture condensing on the metal roof and dripping into the observatory. I installed garage door seals along the top of my walls to seal the rolling roof. Post Extras:       JoeT6571 member Reged: 03/11/12 Re: Pebble Hill Observatory [Re: JoeT6571]       #5493653 - 10/28/12 08:22 PM Attachment (22 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Furniture is in place including a desk chair, file cabinet, and a rolling mechanics tool stand that I use for holding my eyepiece case and observing guide next to the scope I'm using. The wireless signal from the house is strong so I have good internet access. With everything sealed and the ceiling insulated, I even put in a ceramic space heater to make things comfortable when I/m in there during the day. Post Extras:       JoeT6571 member Reged: 03/11/12 Re: Pebble Hill Observatory [Re: JoeT6571]       #5493656 - 10/28/12 08:24 PM Attachment (29 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I put a few of my pebbles out front for landscaping (including the original "pier pebble") and hung the sign on the front door. The garden shed is even finished off. I know this project will never be done, but the big push is over and I can now concentrate on observing. Post Extras:       CMacD super member Reged: 01/23/12 Loc: Ontario, Canada Re: Pebble Hill Observatory [Re: JoeT6571]       #5493805 - 10/28/12 10:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice. Now the enjoyment begins. Post Extras:       bob irvin sage Reged: 03/22/11 Loc: Greater Los Angeles, CA Re: Pebble Hill Observatory [Re: JoeT6571]       #5499602 - 11/01/12 04:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Awsome job, thanks for putting the thread together. I"m envious; I”d love to find some property like that to retire to and build something similar. bob Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 1 registered and 8 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: 6456 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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