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General => The Shed => Topic started by: Chris Graham on May 28, 2007, 21:00:11

Title: Finished my observatory!!!!
Post by: Chris Graham on May 28, 2007, 21:00:11: ;D ;D ;D

After a very busy long weekend I have managed to get my observatory finished.

The roof rolls off onto stilts.

I'm well chuffed been wanting this for 4 years!

;D ;D ;D ;D

http://backyard.8m.net/website/Observatory/construction.html

Lots of images so if you scroll further down youll see the finished shed.
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Post by: kitten on May 28, 2007, 21:13:46: Wow what a lot of hard work you've put into it! Looks great tho, well done you - enjoy the next cloud free night ;D
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Post by: jennym on May 28, 2007, 21:58:16: Hey that's really good !
Was really into anything to do with space when I was a kid, and what you've built looks like a dream come true, really hope you enjoy it :)
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Post by: Tin Shed on May 28, 2007, 22:01:18: What an incredible job you have done there, Chris - I am totally bowled over! Enjoy it!
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Post by: honeybee on May 28, 2007, 22:15:43: Bet your neighbours have been pondering and scratching their heads as to just what the heck you were up too :D

Looks like an amazing piece of equipment you have there Chris!
I would be interested to see some shots once you get your computer up and running.
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Post by: flossie on May 28, 2007, 22:26:19: What an amazing sequence of pictures. I hope that you enjoy the new observatory. We look forward to seeing more pics
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Post by: asbean on May 28, 2007, 22:31:04: Takes your breath away, really
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Post by: Bambi.1 on May 28, 2007, 22:52:02: Fantastic ChrisG,you've done a grand job ;D enjoy your clear evening sky.

Sorry to change the subject Chris,but thought the article in the June issue of 'Focus' magazine was very interesting about Global warming with Mars,Jubiter and Pluto heating up,too.
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Post by: lorna on May 28, 2007, 22:57:03: Fascinating. You have worked so hard so it 's nice to see youu are pleased with it. Well done you and your helpers.
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Post by: Jill on May 29, 2007, 00:04:20: Well done you! Enjoy!
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Post by: Chris Graham on May 29, 2007, 08:40:03: Thanks everyone, now I just have to wait for it to get darker at night, few more months ;)
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Post by: Mrs Ava on May 29, 2007, 16:21:59: Absolutely amazing! I am so impressed, really, I am! You, (and yours) have worked really hard and it really shows. You have evenings of sitting start spotting ahead of you and you can do it in complete luxury! Brilliant!
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Post by: tim on May 29, 2007, 16:31:47: Glad you've still got a few more things to keep you occupied, Chris!
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Post by: Marymary on May 29, 2007, 16:37:59: That is stunning, Chris. What a lot you manage to pack into your back garden. :)
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Post by: mc55 on May 29, 2007, 17:48:04: how fantastic - well done, looking forward to seeing more pix - loved the eclipse of the moon, absolutely stunning.
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Post by: MrsKP on May 29, 2007, 21:20:20: What a great job Chris. Congrats. Have you cut the ribbon yet ??

How are the toms doing ? :P
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Post by: Chris Graham on May 29, 2007, 21:48:39: Quote from: MrsKP on May 29, 2007, 21:20:20
What a great job Chris. Congrats. Have you cut the ribbon yet ??

How are the toms doing ? :P

Thanks again everyone.

Toms are doing ok, Sungold has a good set of flowers. But this is weird weather now, its gone cold.
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Post by: Trixiebelle on May 30, 2007, 14:51:59: BRILLIANT ;D
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Post by: theothermarg on May 30, 2007, 16:29:43: i am sooo impressed. mm did the nieghbours know what was going on?
marg
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Post by: greenscrump on May 30, 2007, 19:51:59: Fantastic - a real labour of love :)
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Post by: Chris Graham on May 31, 2007, 08:43:27: Quote from: theothermarg on May 30, 2007, 16:29:43
i am sooo impressed. mm did the nieghbours know what was going on?
marg

Well i did have to explain what it was, and they said so your into astrology!!!! ???? hehe
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Post by: David R on June 01, 2007, 11:51:35: wow, room for a bar?
Title: Re: Finished my observatory!!!!
Post by: Chris Graham on June 03, 2007, 20:54:41: Well thats the equipment moved into its new home, looks very professional ;)

My Dell laptop just wont network with the old PC so my wife said i can use her one instead which seems to connect perfectly.....don't know why?

Weather has been terrible here but managed a few great images.

;)

Cant wait for first light!!!!!!!!

(http://backyard.8m.net/website/Observatory/03.06.07/june%20030001.JPG)

As you can see, i still have the roof panels to finish.

(http://backyard.8m.net/website/Observatory/03.06.07/june%20030002.JPG)

(http://backyard.8m.net/website/Observatory/03.06.07/june%20030003.JPG)

(http://backyard.8m.net/website/Observatory/03.06.07/june%20030004.JPG)

(http://backyard.8m.net/website/Observatory/03.06.07/june%20030006.JPG)

(http://backyard.8m.net/website/Observatory/03.06.07/june%20030010.JPG)
Title: Re: Finished my observatory!!!!
Post by: flossie on June 03, 2007, 21:00:55: Congratulations - very impressive