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Because finding plans for
the constuction of such an
observatory is difficult
at best, I have decided to
make my own plans
available for free.
This page allows you
to link to two articles
documenting the
construction of a roll-off
roof observatory.
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PART ONE - Elements of
Roll-Off Roof
Observatories"
speaks to the
contemplations and
decisions of planning such
a structure. I guide
you through the questions
you need to ask regarding
functionality and
practicality. I
provide you with
pre-planning guidelines as
well as actual
construction plans as used
on Ballauer
Observatory.
Feel free to use any
or all of the plans and
suggestions for the design
of your own
observatory.
"PART TWO - Construction
of a Roll-Off Roof
Observatory"
leads you through the
actual process of
the construction of
such a structure using the
Ballauer
Observatory to
illustrate the principles.
I've documented and
photographed the entire
process and you get the
opportunity to see how
Ballauer
Observatory went
from conception to
planning to construction.
NOTE: The extent of
these articles goes beyond
the construction of a
simple scope
enclosure
and it is written
primarily for those with
more ambition and a bigger
budget;
a permanent
structure
where you plan on staying
for many years. The
articles assume very
little experience in
construction. It is
my hope that
a beginner will find
the articles thorough
enough so that this may be
THE definitive
resource.
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