Roll Off Roof Observatory Garden Shed

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.

Roll off roof observatory garden shed.

Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design. 4x4 wooden poles will carry the roof when rolled open. I also have a block built shed outhouse which was begging for an observatory conversion. Garden observatory we are the specialise in garden observatories in standard and bespoke designs.

Rare appearance of a big dob rather than a pier mounted sct or refractor. Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed. I have a lovely purpose built workshop well insulated and warm. We can manufacture rolling roof observatories or opening top observatoru ideal for the home astronomers.

I had to chisel a hole in the paving stone to make room for the bolt. In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard. Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit. Observatory walls shows that there is little loss of sky as compared to earlier.

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. Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design. Just waiting for the roof. The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate.

The subject of this article is to describe the process i went through to convert the block shed into an astro imaging observatory. Phil harrington s star watcher observatory roll away shed on a deck with surrounding light screen fence. Testing the steel u profile layout after mounting the horizontal beam extending from the shed. A observatory to suite all prices ranges.

Looks like the space inside will be quite sufficient for one or two persons. I followed the updated plans from skyshed for the roll off support for the most part. Luckily i have two buildings in my garden. I built my roll off support jacks out using 1 4 thick 4 x 4 steel plates from lowe s i cut them to size and 5 8 diameter 8 galvanized bolts.

Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch. Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts. Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed. Combine a cd and pier or order a full pre fab kit.

The cost to make my own was a little less than 30. Walls and structure for roof support complete with steel tracks. My flapping roof observatory sky telescope the essential guide to astronomy. Use our detailed plans and step by step photo instructions on cd or new online downloads to build a skyshed observatory from scratch.