just couldnt wait any longer in yamba

[hpcoolahan]

Well guys it got the best of me, while im waiting to make my pier,well.....................the pics will explain.
So close to finnishing and well ..i couldent help it.
(i was really just getting an idea for the pier height):Chessy_Smile:

you can see those 12v led deck lights in the wall , and they work great.not too bright.

so Radar , when are u starting your new structure??:eartoear:

Se ya guys hope you like the pics , and yes i will be using the scope in the dome tonight.

Patrick Coolahan
yamba nsw

[Radar]

Wow! You lucky man! Nice work mate.

What time can I come over? lol :Chessy_Smile:

That observatory is looking good Pat. You must be itching to use it. How much more do you have to do to it?

[phoenix]

Excellent job! Love it.:welldone:




Cheers Jason:pipethinker:

[hpcoolahan]

thanks radar, to finnish i need to ,,, computer desk, make the pier, run all wiring for the scope,,, and ready set go.

used it on the tripod in the observatory last night, and dam it makes a difference imaging having no wind to disturb the image.
best thing i could have done.

some quick pics from last night:duh:

Patrick Coolahan
yamba

[Radar]

Yeehar! Observatory's first light.

Those pics are great, especially the one of Orion. Amazing detail. Do you have a ten or twelve inch scope?

[hpcoolahan]

hey radar , its a 12in lx90 alt az,, pics with a DSI-II unguided.
those pics where only quick ones while i was sorting out different software and controll set-ups for the observatory.
I wish meade would use ASCOM compliant conections, it would make life easier to get everything conected.

You should have bought that 12 in lx200, they are a great size for imaging.

Patrick Coolahan

[Draig]

Hi Patrick,

What can I say, Great photos and a great new home :Chessy_Smile: .

Cann't wait to see more of your images once you are all finnished.

Cheers Colin

[Radar]

You should have bought that 12inch lx200, they are a great size for imaging.


I will eventually get around to this mate. 12 or 14 inch. I really want to "go large" like Kevin and Perry.

How is the observatory coming along? I noticed your sudden disappearance. It must be good in there, what time can we come over? :Chessy_Smile:

[hpcoolahan]

Well radar its going great.
i have got all my pieces for the pier which i hope to weld up this week ,
have had the scope in there on tripod for now and boy its great with no wind to buffet scope, only a few mozzies, music playing, carpet under feet. ahhhhhh!

now i hope that didnt make you too jealous.. just joking.:eartoear:

and by the way , youre welcome here on the other side any time.pop in.:thumbsupmate:

i didnt mean to disapear, just been a bit busy.
are those plans any good to you for the one day project??

anyway see ya for now, clear skies
Patrick

[Radar]

now i hope that didnt make you too jealous.. just joking.:eartoear:


lol, it does, but in a good way.

I did checkout those plans, but I didn't follow them 100%. What materials does the dome get made out of? Is it masonite?

Cheers

Ray

[hpcoolahan]

yeah radar,

the dome is made with 12mm 2400x1200 sheets of plywood, cut with a router on a jig to get the right radius. (long arm with holes in it at the right spots)each ring or rib is made of 2 layers overlapping each other for strength.
once you have the base rings glued and screwed and made up on a flat level work area, the rest is easier.once the frame is done it is covered in 4mm masonite (staple cardboard to the outside of the ribs and mark from the inside,then add half the rib thickness all round)for a template of each pannel.
Seal it all with fibreglass resin. then paint.

if you have any queries just ask i have heaps of pics that will explain it all.

Patrick