AN OBSERVATORY FOR THE GARDEN

That means you're an optimistic pessimist, Sheal, because a real pessimistic pessimist would know that things can get worse!!

 

Well, I've been busy over the weekend ordering a great list of stuff for the Observatory such as RCD weather proof double sockets, LED lighting kits, armoured cables, rubber flooring, high decibel sounding security alarms, Scuba [don't ask] boxes for the scopes, extractor units, heating units, etc, for when it eventually arrives. On top of that I've ordered some filters, a star diagonal, and a few other "bits and pieces" for the scopes. So I'm expecting a queue of Couriers and postmen knocking on my door throughout next week.

 

Well, it won't be centrally heated that's for sure, Joolz But thinking of all the nights last Autumn and Winter with the Telescope on the patio and staring at the stars until the early hours of the morning, when it was freezing cold, I think the Observatory will seem like a Hotel.

Well, this one is built out of fibreglass, Joolz, and is water and weather proof


It is built in sections and you can have just the dome top or like I'm having in the pic. They also supply one like this

 

I'd want one with stars and planets on, Sheal Actually, I've been keeping warm by using my Thermal Fishing Jacket with bib and braces with has given me good service on many a freezing morning beside a lake or river. I also have a pair of thermal Wellie Boots with thermal socks.......lovely!! Whatever I wear I need plenty of pockets which is why a Body Warmer or Fishing Jacket is really good.

 

Naah, practice makes perfect.Sheal The Wellie boots slip on and off easily and really keep my feet warm. I also have a seat to sit on just to make things more comfortable!!

 

That's the first thing my neighbours said!! They're more excited about it all than I am!! We're going to have a Star Party when the Dome is up and running....we'll have to pick a clear night though.

 

That photo with the wooden walls reminded me of an outhouse I once used!

Re the boots: my brother-in-law once had thermal motorcycling boots (and gloves) with electric heaters in them.

Something to keep you warm

 

Thanks, Anzia

And probably nobody else would use it after you'd been there, Shiney You actually just buy the roof and place that on a flat roof of a building, a lot of schools have done that.