ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!

[Barry]

1. Roof sheeting going on. Slowly filling in all the sky gaps!



2. About 1/4 of the roofing done.

[Barry]

1. Nearly half-way with the roof sheeting.


2. View through the slot from the far wall at telescope height to give an idea of where the horizon is in relation to a horizontal scope.


3. View through the slot from directly above the pier, where the telescope will be mounted. No need for the slot opening to be any lower as all you will see it trees and oncoming cars from up the road.

[Barry]

Ten sheets to go!!! WOOT! Getting all excited!!

[Airconvent]

Looking good Barry! Can't wait for it to be finished and seeing "first light".
Can't see the EXIF data but I'm pretty amazed that you can see the stars in the photo. Was it a longer exposure shot or are the stars that bright over there?
Regards

[Barry]

Looking good Barry! Can't wait for it to be finished and seeing "first light".
Can't see the EXIF data but I'm pretty amazed that you can see the stars in the photo. Was it a longer exposure shot or are the stars that bright over there?
Regards

15 second exposure mate, but yes, we do have good dark skies - even with the city light pollution. I've seen a lot worse, like Sydney.....

[Barry]

1. Four sheets to go!!


2. Doors closed. Weather skirt still to be fabricated and assembled between top of wall and bottom of dome.


3. Nearly fully enclosed.


4. Doors open showing floor space.

[Airconvent]

Almost there, Barry! Just make sure the neighbours do not think its some sort of US ICBM silo!

[Barry]

Almost there, Barry! Just make sure the neighbours do not think its some sort of US ICBM silo!

Shhh!!! You'll blow my cover!!! ;)

[Barry]

DOME FULLY COVERED WOOT!!!!!!!

[Clifford60]

Congratulation. A big job well done. Next is to have your toys up there.