DIY opening roof telescope observatory

I’ve had a lot of questions in the Astrophotography community about how my observatory was built and how it works so this is a quick video explaining it if you notice anything I missed I’ll be happy to answer some questions. Thanks for watching clear skies

[@markcompton1249]

Hi, and thanks for this video. I am tossing up between a similar design or a RoRo. How large is yours W x L x H, and what is the roof angle? Do you think the weight of one around 3m x 3m with a 30 deg rake would make it too heavy/ cumbersome to open and close? Opening one side at a time (and maybe not even fully open) would give me some wind protection while a RoRo wouldn't.

[@jasonrichuitti8587]

Looks like it functions better than a roll off and looks better without stupid wooden bars hanging off the side of it

[@anata5127]

Surprisingly small observatory. That massive property could have 20x30ft observatory with hosting capability.

[@markwiygul6356]

Great Video.. be careful with the bungees for safety sake, if they come loose or snap back at you it could cause a regretful backlash

[@robthegreat3216]

Amazing & creative Craftsmanship

[@skywatcherca]

I like it! It's 'kind of' like a dome - such that you can open what part of the roof you want, to observe the part of the sky you are viewing, as opposed to opening ALL of the roof - which is necessary for a roll-off roof design. I'm looking to build a new observatory, in the size of 12' x 24' - and I had considered a roll-off roof which means that I need to have another 24' of space for the roof to roll off. Your method - I'm going to give this a lot of thought. Thank you for this video.

[@jasonrichuitti8587]

Great idea.

[@hobbylyfe4716]

Would a roll off be easier?

[@supra889289]

Yes that was my original plan but I already had a 10x10 concrete pad that I wanted everything contained on. If I went with a roll off roof I would have needed posts out 8ft from the wall. Also what ever direction it rolls it will be in the way possibly. This way made certain I can have a 360* view with no obstructions

[@woody5109]

Bizarre, one day you’ll hate yourself for not building a roll off roof, just saying.

[@supra889289]

Nah I love this design but thanks