Telescope Shed With Movable Roof

Modifications to the shed.

Telescope shed with movable roof.

Outside playhouse indoor playhouse build a playhouse wooden playhouse simple playhouse playhouse ideas outdoor spaces indoor outdoor outdoor ideas. 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. For building the roof frame i used a 2 x 6 for the main cross beam and used a 2 x 4 support to level and hold in place. It is very ligh.

Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts. See more ideas about observatory astronomical observatory telescopes. Jul 6 2018 explore sara smith s board my home observatory on pinterest. Very few modifications were required to the shed itself.

If you are tired of moving in out the house you mount and scope here how you can build a small inexpensive shed to protect it from elements. Well actually it s more like a custom made shed with a removable roof. There was no doubt that the telescope would fit inside the shed with room to spare. The c14 optical tube is approximately 0 8m long and still only a metre in length when a motor focus and ccd camera are attached.

I build the gables on the ground and then attached them to the secured roll off slider. Hopefully when i remember to write i will post my images discoveries problems and solutions. I followed the plans from skyshed for the the gable and roof construction again using deck screws. But it s got a telescope in it so it s my observatory.

The observatory has a motorized roof that rolls off to expose the sky. The observatory actually a custom shed contains a permanently mounted telescope with a ccd camera.