Whispering Skies Observatory: Construction Completed!
Date: April 20, 2025
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Earlier Posts in the Observatory Series
I have been thinking about building an observatory for a while now. Below are previous posts that have led up to where I am today.
Whispering Skies Observatory: Construction Completed - Drone View of Results! April 2025
Whispering Skies Observatory: Installing Piers and Scopes! April 2025
Whispering Skies Observatory Update: Siding and Trim! March 2025
Whispering Skies Observatory: Developing a Computer and Networking Strategy! Jan 2025
Naming Your Observatory Jan 2025
Observatory Update: Powering Up the Observatory! Dec 2024
Observatory Update: Roughing In the Electric and Pouring the Slab Floor! Dec 2024
Observatory Update: Building the Structure! Nov 2024
Observatory Update: Laying the Foundation Nov 2024
Observatory Update: Custom Telescope Piers Part 3 - Painted and Complete! Sept 2024
Observatory Project: Breaking Ground! Excavation Complete! Sept 2024
Observatory Project: A Final Update Before We Break Ground! Aug 2024
Observatory Project: Opening The Roof! Aug 2024
Observatory Project: Final Roof Track System Hardware Selection July 2024
Observatory Project: Designing Custom Steel Piers - Part I June 2024
Observatory Project: Galvanic Corrosion and a Change in Track Selection! June 2024
Observatory Update: Designing the Roll-Off-Roof Track System! May 2024
The Move is Complete, Now Pivoting to the Observatory Project! April 2024
An Observatory Project Update: Success! We Just Bought A Property and Will Be Moving! Nov 2023
An Observatory Project Update - One Year In Feb 2023
Goals for my Observatory Project March 2022
A Milestone!
After one long day of work, the Whispering Skis Observatory's construction phase is complete! This is a major milestone!
We had about one more day of work needed to wrap things up. The trip and shakes for the North Wall needed to be done, as did the trim around the wheels and track on the West Wall. Finally, the brush gaskets had to be installed.
Work started very early on a cold morning, and after a long day, the project involving the construction crew was complete.
The video below shows the construction efforts of that last day:
What’s Next?
I shared the list below on my drone video post, but I wanted to update here :
In the short Term:
Continuing to dial in the scopes for use
Installing the Passive Interlock System
Installing the SkyAlert Weather System
Installing a flat panel for the SCA260 platform
Installing a security system for the observatory
In the Medium Term:
We have contracted with a landscaper to improve drainage and restore the lawn torn up by construction
Having a sign built for the observatory.
In the Longer Term (with warmer weather):
Epoxying the floor
Painting the Steel
Installing shutters and painting the door
Painting the inside of the observatory
Installing red and white string lights on the walls.
Installing a countertop and cabinets across the North wall
Stay Tuned…
More will be coming on not only the observatory project, but also first light for the observatory!
