Roll Off Roof Observatory Plans

I build the gables on the ground and then attached them to the secured roll off slider.

Roll off roof observatory plans.

Read todd carlson s great skyshed review in sky news magazine. The tele station7 roll off roof observatory is designed with larger sizes in mind. The observing area roof rolls off onto support beams that are positioned over a warm room area. The architecture for this system is based on an industry leading home automation system.

Skyshed roll off observatories makers of skyshed observatories. Imagination is the only limit. I sunk four treated 4x4 posts into the ground two on each side and set them with concrete. The m1oasys is a do it yourself package that is easy to install and configure.

The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate. Read it online here. Our roll off roof astronomical observatories are custom designed and built to suit your individual requirements. Track sections are 10 feet in length and come with pre drilled 3 8 holes for lag or through bolting to the observatory side walls and roof support system.

Wheel diameter is 4 or 6 depending on the roof size. Whatever telescope you have and wherever it needs to go we can create the ideal observatory for it. Backyard observatories sky and telescope hot product 2005 we sell roll off aka roll away observatory plans online kits and do complete observatory installations within 200k of toronto canada. Classic looks but expensive.

Roll off roof supports before the roof can be rolled off the structure you have to build a rail and column system to hold the roof when the observatory is in use. Both areas are equivalent in width and length. Skysheds are suitable for the budding astronomer to the seasoned astro photographer. Rugged construction but a big footprint.

Highly functional and affordable. I followed the plans from skyshed for the the gable and roof construction again using deck screws. Styles of home observatories domes. The roof is powered as a included feature with a center mounted rack and pinion drive.