Building the Dual Pier, Pinetree Astronomical Observatory

[@janjitzekrol2564]

This is awesome for a number of reasons, one is that it is a lot of work to put a shed like this together. Most videos make it seem easy and skip a lot of steps. In this one, all of it is there and gave me a ton of ideas how I can replicate it in my backyard. And, at the same time, not feel bad that it will take a while to build. Thank you so much for this thorough video JJK

[@century_bombers]

Thank you. It was a lot of hard work and several other people have said how they encountered underground obstacles that made the groundworks so much harder! You have to just keep focused on the end goal and on days where things aren't working out, take a break and come back fresh another day. Also, don't make the design set in stone, as once you start using it, things may have to change. That's one of the reasons I didn't bury my cables in a duct in the pier. I don't remote image and move around with my laptop as the sky changes. Having cables and power supplies that are free to move works for me better than a fixed position.

[@keithburr3959]

Fantastic job, I hope it's getting good use.

[@woody5109]

Great job, I’m envious as hell.

[@MrSummitville]

Very nice!

[@century_bombers]

Thank you.

[@robertcarroll5036]

Very detailed Stephen. I am very interested in dual pier observatories. I will probably use your video as a guide when I design mine. I am a fair way off, as we need to sell our place and buy a new one.

[@century_bombers]

Thanks. There's a more detailed thread of the build on the Stargazers Lounge forum - stargazerslounge.com/topic/393658-from-micro-obsy-to-dual-pier-observatory-via-hard-work-rsi-back-ache-melting-credit-card/

[@NevadaDesertSkies]

Nice job Stephen. Congrats on the obsy!

[@century_bombers]

Thank you.

[@thecaravanham]

How come I've only just stumbled across this video!

[@century_bombers]

Hope it has inspired you if you don't already have an observatory!

[@tubedude54]

How did you weatherstrip it? Of all the home observatory builds I've watched no one ever tells how they keep the wind driven rain and snow out...

[@century_bombers]

I've got mylar plastic draught proofing strips over the front and rear opening joints on the inside. The roof runs on L section channels, so the L section acts as a gutter, preventing rain from entering at the sides.