Skyshed roll off observatories makers of skyshed observatories.
Small roll off roof observatory.
Or you can buy a kit.
Our backyard observatories are made to ensure years of reliability and enjoyment.
There are various options for making a workable roll off mechanism but i settled on using v groove steel rails and four wheels for mine.
A dome is much more complicated but still can be done with more careful planning.
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.
For a larger roof more wheels would be advisable.
Track sections are 10 feet in length and come with pre drilled 3 8 holes for lag or through bolting to the observatory side walls and roof support system.
The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate.
If you browse amateur observatories on the internet you know there are stunning examples.
Wheel diameter is 4 or 6 depending on the roof size.
Some are built on housetops and some are built on stilts to see above trees.
We will construct a small guesthouse a main house and of course want to include a small observatory as well.
I have just looked at the observatory and i have to say you and your colleagues have done a really great job.
Observatory walls shows that there is little loss of sky as compared to earlier.
Instead of having to lift off the roof of an observatory these roofs can be rolled to one side and easily moved back afterword to protect the equipment.
The roof shall roll sideways.
Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts.
Building a small observatory is not all that hard.
A simple roll off roof design can be built in a few days with simple tools and materials easily available in your local building supply store.
Walls and structure for roof support complete with steel tracks.
A small roll off roof observatory.
Many are classic domes that scream observatory when you see them.
All looks very good indeed and i am looking forward to setting things up at the weekend.
Many have roll off roofs so the observatory masquerades in the backyard as an ordinary shed.
With high quality residential type construction they are virtually maintenance free for years to come.
Just waiting for the roof.
In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard.
Roll off roof observatories now in our 18th year of providing the highest quality ever customizable observatories available.
Testing the scope height vs.
The edinburgh observatory our very first roll off roof observatory.
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In 1997 we acquired 2 000 m of land close to la coruña in the northwest of spain where we live.
