Backyard observatories sky and telescope hot product 2005 we sell roll off aka roll away observatory plans online kits and do complete observatory installations within 200k of toronto canada.
Roll off roof observatory plans.
I sunk four treated 4x4 posts into the ground two on each side and set them with concrete.
The m1oasys is a do it yourself package that is easy to install and configure.
Rugged construction but a big footprint.
Highly functional and affordable.
The observing area roof rolls off onto support beams that are positioned over a warm room area.
Imagination is the only limit.
Our roll off roof astronomical observatories are custom designed and built to suit your individual requirements.
Skysheds are suitable for the budding astronomer to the seasoned astro photographer.
The m1oasys works with popular image acquisition programs like ccdautopilot.
The architecture for this system is based on an industry leading home automation system.
Read todd carlson s great skyshed review in sky news magazine.
Styles of home observatories domes.
Classic looks but expensive.
For building the roof frame i used a 2 x 6 for the main cross beam and used a 2 x 4 support to level and hold in place.
The tele station7 roll off roof observatory is designed with larger sizes in mind.
I followed the plans from skyshed for the the gable and roof construction again using deck screws.
Whatever telescope you have and wherever it needs to go we can create the ideal observatory for it.
Wheel diameter is 4 or 6 depending on the roof size.
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Roll off roof supports before the roof can be rolled off the structure you have to build a rail and column system to hold the roof when the observatory is in use.
Skyshed roll off observatories makers of skyshed observatories.
I build the gables on the ground and then attached them to the secured roll off slider.
Both areas are equivalent in width and length.
The roof is powered as a included feature with a center mounted rack and pinion drive.