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My astronomy project:
Building an Observatory
(or a playhouse for big boys and girls)


Content:

  1. Frame
    1. Introduction
    2. From wood to observatory, bottom frame
    3. Corner pillars
    4. Lower protection panel
    5. Swedish red color panel
    6. Snow and water protection
    7. Stairs to heaven
    8. Building a stable base to the pillars
  2. Roof
  3. Roof mechanics
  4. Floor

Note:
I take no responsibility or liability for what are written here, you use the information on your own risk!


Page I.3: Corner pillars

Now I have come to the part where I need to stabilize the pillars, they must be holded in exact position.

Stabilisation studs

Here are the pillars bolted together in the bottom frame. This was my first attempt, later I have cut the pillars down to let the telescope reach lower altitudes. Maybe I can come down to about 30 degrees above the horizon, in southern direction even lower than that.


Leveling frame

Before bolt the upper end together you must have the frame in level, I used a spirit level and adjusted the base like this. There are two wedges that you put together or apart.

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