When I first got into astronomy a friend and I built a roll off roof observatory, I got so much enjoyment out of having easy use of my telescopes that when we decided to move house in 2014 I knew I would be building a new observatory.
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| Observatory mk 1 |
In preparation for the move I dismantled Observatory mk 1 with the intention of rebuilding it at the new house but, unlike our old house, the new garden had un-obstructed views in all directions so a traditional dome observatory would make better use of the space than the mk 1. I still had all the materials from the mk 1 so the Plan was hatched:
I would build the new observatory from recycled and reused materials wherever possible.
This decision was to have a profound impact on the build process and the final look of the Stoneage Observatory. It would also provide enormous opportunities for problem solving and acquiring new manufacturing skills and more than a few frustrations along the way.
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