My Observatory Quest
After setting up in the driveway for each night of Astrophotography, I am now out to buy land and build my first (and likely last) Observatory. Follow my efforts in this endeavor here!
Whispering Skies Observatory: Developing a Computer and Networking Strategy!
I am still waiting on the weather in order to complete the observatory, so I have been working on my computer and networking strategy for the observatory.
Naming Your Observatory
i finally have a name for my Observatory! Coming up with it was much more complicated than I thought it would be. This post explores when into that effort!
Observatory Update: Powering Up the Observatory!
It may be Winter and snowing, but that did not stop the electrical installation for my Observatory Project!
This post covers electrical planning, running power from the house to the observatory, and then the finished installation of electrical service in the building.
Observatory Update: Roughing In the Electric and Pouring the Slab Floor!
This post discusses pouring the concrete slab we will use as the floor.
Before it can be poured, we have to know what we want for electrical service so we can plan under-slab conduits.
Then, the other prep for the pour is done, and finally, the concrete flows!
Observatory Update: Building the Structure!
To supplement the two videos I have posted on this phase of construction, this blog post will cover the same information with some greater depth and additional background information.