The home-built observatory project continues, and nears completion. Still need to build and hang a door and patch up some holes in the structure, 3-tab shingle the back roof slope, skirt around the bottom, paint, and add a few cosmetic delights before working on the inside space. This weekend, I was able to get much accomplished - including the retractable roof, the fold down front wall, and more.

This is my own design - it took about a week to draw up the plans. I had originally estimated the cost to be $1,000 but I am over-budget by more than $500. Perhaps I should go get a government job!!! At any rate, there are pictures in this entry of the roof mechanism and more if you click below to continue ...