Friday, 29 April 2011

Roof Configuration Finished

Marking out lines for cutting.


Michael making first cut.


Cutting centre beam of roof.

Drilling ready to jigsaw sides.

Jigsawing second side...lots of dust.

Jigsaw from roof angle.

A man with a power tool.

Breakthrough from below !!!!

Breakthrough from above !!!

Lunchtime !!!!

Nailing felt to roof hatch.

Added support beams to roof hatch.





Little brother in way.



Flashing in place around hatch.



Extra waterproofing cover.

Inside view of tarpaulin in place.

Roof hatch closing.

Aerial view of completed roof

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Me With My SkyWatcher Telescope


My reflecting telescope has a mirror diameter of 5.1 inches.

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Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Start of Roof Configuration

 Hinges for the roof hatch.

Bolts for the roof hatch - Thanks Michael

The roof hatch will be cut on friday.

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Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Construction of Cloud Observatory




Completed outer observatory.

Interior of roof waiting to be converted.

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Monday, 25 April 2011

Day Before Observatory Arrives

The decking area where my observatory will be placed.

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