ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!

Wanna make a scope? Or better still, grind a mirror yourself. Or, you have some good tips in making a really useful accessory? This is the place to show what your hands can do...
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This weekend was a marathon of time available for building. By doing some extra cash work after hours and with help from some awesome people and generous givers, I managed to get together enough funding to buy the wall-framing.

Construction update here >>>> http://asignobservatoryii.com/observato ... uction.htm

Below: Studs in place - with some minor plumbing (vertical alignment) to be done on each before they are screwed to the flexi-track top and bottom.

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Article in the Canberra Times this morning, page three.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-new ... 23o7v.html

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Congrats on getting mentioned in Canberra Times! I like the title "Sharing the wonders of universe with all". Tweeted. :)
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Gary wrote:Congrats on getting mentioned in Canberra Times! I like the title "Sharing the wonders of universe with all". Tweeted. :)
Aww, thanks mate! Good on you! [smilie=admire2.gif]
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Floor support ring on and floor joists assembled!
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The Southern Cross watches over the construction of ASIGN Observatory II.
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Congrats Baz...you're a celebrity now! And you get to help astronomers promote the hobby too! Now we all want your autograph..:)
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Airconvent wrote:Congrats Baz...you're a celebrity now! And you get to help astronomers promote the hobby too! Now we all want your autograph..:)
perhaps you'd like to purchase a signed astrophoto? ;) LOL!

Here's this afternoon's progress. External walls on! Latest update http://www.asignobservatoryii.com/obser ... uction.htm

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Here'a a video of the dome rolling.

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