Absco pool cover observatory - almost ready for first light !!

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Hi Richard - I'm down the road from you in Hahndorf...I have the Stratco pool shed version in my backyard.

After purchasing scope, filters, camera, mount etc a rapidly depleted astro budget necessitated a less expensive obs rethink and the pool shed fit the bill (think it was $499AUD at the time) - wish I'd used the correct google search and found your posts at the time for roof ideas, but came up with a push off/pull on frame!

2 years old now and still providing good service.


Doug

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

Very Nice Doug. I've actually been contemplating something like your push off/pull on frame, as i'd like the option to be able to automate the roof opening (which I cant easily do with my flip open roof).

My setup also means that the underside of the roof is open to the sky when the roof is open, which means it collects dew, which I need to deal with before I close the roof again - whereas your setup would likely prevent that.

hmm - ideas to think about

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Originally Posted by rmuhlack

My setup also means that the underside of the roof is open to the sky when the roof is open, which means it collects dew, which I need to deal with before I close the roof again - whereas your setup would likely prevent that.

Yes, dew /rain can still accumulate in the roof grooves, but thankfully never reaches the scope and mount. And a slight raise of one side will drain any amount of water away.

I should probably consider some sort of more proactive drainage too

Doug