Installing a 3 metre ScopeDome

[@VK3CSJ]

Excellent Bill...watching this for the first time, I've just placed a deposit for one, I think I'll need you guys for sure, can't wait....;)

[@zaphus]

That was way more interesting to watch than it had any right to be - great work!

[@siderealtrading2415]

Ha ha! Thanks for that!

[@maksym28]

@@siderealtrading2415 how much approx this Scopedom cost?

[@woody5109]

Great little dome, I would have built it on a concrete slab because my back deck is made of that plastic wood and it buckles in the heat, just a little but it does move.

[@siderealtrading2415]

How much of a gap do you have between the slats with the composite decking? If you give it a good wide gap (we like to do that so there's a good amount of air flow inside the dome) they don't buckle when they expand. We recommend composite decking.

[@beatsntoons]

This is my dream!! edit: nice video, Bill. When I can afford one of these, it'll be good to know how to set it up :)

[@siderealtrading2415]

You know it doesn't work properly unless you get the right type of echidna, right?

[@joancatala]

In minute 5:04 I see a person standing up inside the dome and, honestly, the diameter doesn't seem 3 metre, but 2 metre.

[@siderealtrading2415]

The 3-metre ScopeDome is 3 metres in diameter (3019 mm to be exact) at its widest point. However, because the dome extends outwards from its base, this widest point is at about waist high when you stand next to it. The base ring (which is what is being installed at 5:04) has a diameter of 2232 mm on the inside and 2752 mm on the outside. There are diagrams at www.scopedome.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ScopeDome_Manual_3_0_EN.pdf.

[@lmu6airy]

does the shutter board move while rotating? guess you need long cables for it

[@Plaay1983]

Haven't you watched the video?! There is a connection over the metal rolls to the slip ring...

[@TheWonkyAstronomer]

I have a NexDome but this would be great if I had a little more space.

[@siderealtrading2415]

It's quite comfortable inside - I reckon I could sleep on the floor!

[@tamsoncat2358]

man i wish i could afford one of these -_-

[@johnsantucci9574]

Ah, open the pod bay door HAL......

[@andreoliver5927]

There is no way that the dome is 3 meters wide. It appears to be about 8 ft.

[@siderealtrading2415]

The 3-meter ScopeDome is 3 meters in diameter (3019 mm to be exact) at its widest point. However, because the dome extends outwards from its base, this widest point is at about waist high when you stand next to it. The base ring (which is what is being installed at 5:04 ) has a diameter of 2232 mm on the inside and 2752 mm on the outside. There are diagrams at www.scopedome.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ScopeDome_Manual_3_0_EN.pdf.

[@woody5109]

8’ is almost 3 meters 😂 (9’)

[@andreoliver5927]

@@woody5109 a meter is 40 inches. 120 / 12 is 10 feet.