· 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 theflop super member Reged: 02/25/09 Loc: Ortonville, MI Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory       #5717641 - 03/07/13 01:54 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is an update to the Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14391998@N08/sets/72157631025311416/ Post Extras:       tadpoletoo member Reged: 04/18/11 Loc: Michigan Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: theflop]       #5784350 - 04/07/13 05:18 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   nice looking building! my uncle lives in Goodrich. Post Extras:       Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: tadpoletoo]       #5784467 - 04/07/13 06:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looks like a professional build Gratz!~ Post Extras:       1965healey The Snarkster Reged: 06/23/07 Loc: San Antonio, TX Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: Raginar]       #5784804 - 04/07/13 09:14 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well done! Post Extras:       tclehman1969 super member Reged: 05/18/10 Loc: SF Bay Area, California Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: theflop]       #5785010 - 04/07/13 11:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice looking observatory! Post Extras:       csa/montana Den Mama Reged: 05/14/05 Loc: montana Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: theflop]       #5785101 - 04/08/13 12:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Really nice! I especially like the tongue & groove paneling! Post Extras:       theflop super member Reged: 02/25/09 Loc: Ortonville, MI Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: csa/montana]       #5788068 - 04/09/13 01:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the nice comments... here is the first photo ever from the observatory: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14391998@N08/8544436775/in/photostream Now that it is warming up I can finish the final interior trim and add carpet and other nice touches. I got sick of the cold over the winter... even with a heater. PS I also added winches so the roof can be automated with one switch. Pics to come. Post Extras:       1965healey The Snarkster Reged: 06/23/07 Loc: San Antonio, TX Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: theflop]       #5788139 - 04/09/13 01:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice image! M42 is a favorite of mine. Working on the interior of my ROR is something I really enjoy, your is beautiful already so it'll just keep getting better! Post Extras:       Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: theflop]       #5789159 - 04/09/13 09:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I really want to see how you automated the roof removal. Post Extras:       theflop super member Reged: 02/25/09 Loc: Ortonville, MI Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: Raginar]       #5789450 - 04/10/13 01:01 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I purchased two winches from Harbor Freight on sale. One pulls the roof off and the other pulls the roof back on. When one winch is in use the other must be in neutral! Since the winches have reverse I will look into making one single switch that allow both winches to run, one in forward and one in reverse using low current relays. I will document this and post it! I winches were only $60 each! They work great. Post Extras:       Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: theflop]       #5789861 - 04/10/13 09:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Awesome can you take some pictures of how you mounted them? Post Extras:       theflop super member Reged: 02/25/09 Loc: Ortonville, MI Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: Raginar]       #5790569 - 04/10/13 03:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am working on the winches this weekend and will draw a schematic and post everything! Post Extras:       Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: Ortonville Deep Sky Observatory [Re: theflop]       #5791246 - 04/10/13 08:27 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 21 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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