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January 2003
Now getting some proper use out of the facility, record so far for setup,
imaging and packup is 20 minutes! Working on software for parking the
telescope at the end of a session to speed up alignment. |
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December 2002
Rolling roof frame installed together with winch mechanism.
Photos show frame in closed position and a close up of one of the rollers
constructed from a deck pulley from a sailing boat.
Christmas eve the roof sheets went on and the whole structure was finally
watertight. After a period to dry out the floor this was sealed with an
enamel floor paint. |
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October/November 2002
Completed partition to separate computer room from the rest of the garage.
Heaters installed to keep equipment dry.
Materials for roof purchased. |
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September 2002
Not much progress this month!
Did manage to complete construction of the dew heater though.
Full details here |
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August 2002
Rails for roll-off roof fitted |
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June 2002
Completed new fixed worktop for dual computer monitors. General shots of
LX-200 and camera equipment in-situ. |
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April 2002
Walls now in position providing shelter from wind and street lights while
observing
20/4/02 "First light" with the new computer & network up and
running. Nothing remarkable about the image due to cloud! |
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March 2002
Steel frame erected on site and topcoat painted.
Completed weather-proofing of altered window frame |
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Jan 2002
Floor slab cast and pier installed.
New access door from garage completed.
Steel for frame cut and painted in primer
"First light" using the pier was a grazing
occultation of Jupiter! |
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Oct 2001
Retaining blockwork complete for floor slab |
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Sept 2001
Pouring concrete for pier support block and wall footings |
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Aug 2001
Initial layout of site and digging hole for the pier support block |
