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Backyard Observatory Plans by SkyShed

Posted on 15. Feb, 2009 by AstroPhotography Tonight in Amateur Observatories, Astrophotography News

Introduction

Roll-off observatories are becoming very popular among amateur astronomers. They are relatively inexpensive to construct and provide convenient use of equipment at a moment’s notice. SkyShed plans provide you with all the information you will need to construct an easy to build, attractive and fully functional roll-off observatory. 95% of materials are available from your local building materials retailer. Use SkyShed Plans as a complete resource or as a jumping off point for your own ideas. If you are interested in your own backyard observatory, then check out the SkyShed plans below!

SkyShed Backyard Observatory Gallery

eDrawing Viewer

With the included eDrawing viewer, Rotate, Pan, Zoom and Print 2D or 3D individual plan views.

Two Versions of Roll-Off Observatory Plans Available

Product ID: 10980-1

“Full” Version Price: $59.95 Download “Full” Version: SkyShed Backyard Observatory Plans- Buy Now

Product ID: 10980-2

“Lite” Version Price: $39.95 Download “Lite” Version: SkyShed Backyard Observatory Plans- Buy Now  

More Details for Full Version

• Over 120 Meg’s of resources
• 6 complete sets of 3D/2D plans for observatory sizes 6′ X 6′, 6′ X 8′, 8′ X 10′, 10′ X 10′, 10′ X 12′, to 10′ X 14′
• Each backyard observatory plan is adaptable for Roll Left and Roll Right variations
• Over 100 step-by-step construction photos with individual text instructions
• eDrawing viewer for viewing the plans included on the CD
• Rotate, Pan, Zoom, Print individual plan views from the eDrawing viewer
• Construction steps overview graphics are also included in .jpg format for viewing in photo software programs. A “Flash” animation of these views is also included.
• Materials lists for each backyard observatory plan with “Home Depot” catalogue numbers included
• Additional printable step by step construction instructions in .txt format
• 4 1/2″, 6 5/8′ and 8 5/8 ” Steel Pier plans and Support Jack plans you can take to your local metal fabricator for them to construct for you
• Construction and Maintenance Hints and Tips in .txt format
• Hours of fun and learning even if you’re just dreaming of building your own backyard observatory
• Lifetime access to new plans and information as they become available
• After downloading the program, see the Readme1st.txt file included in the root folder for directions on how to use the resources

Price: $59.95 Download “Full” Version: SkyShed Backyard Observatory Plans- Buy Now  

More Details for Lite Version

• Lite Version Features
• 40 Megs of resources
• 6 complete sets of 3D/2D plans for observatory sizes 6′ X 6′, 6′ X 8′, 8′ X 10′, 10′ X 10′, 10′ X 12′, to 10′ X 14′
• Each backyard observatory plan is adaptable for Roll Left and Roll Right variations
• eDrawing viewer for viewing the plans included on the CD
• Rotate, Pan, Zoom, Print individual plan views from the eDrawing viewer
• Materials lists for each backyard observatory plan with “Home Depot” catalogue numbers included
• Step By Step Construction Graphics Overview – 24 major construction steps are included in .jpg format along with an animation of the steps in “Flash” format
• 4 1/2″, 6 5/8′ and 8 5/8 ” Steel Pier plans and Support Jack plans you can take to your local metal fabricator for them to construct for you
• Construction and Maintenance Hints and Tips in .txt format
• Hours of fun and learning even if you’re just dreaming of building your own backyard observatory
• Lifetime access to new plans and information as they become available
• After downloading the program, see the Readme1st.txt file in the root folder for instructions on how to use the resources contained within

Note – The “Lite” version of the backyard observatory plans is not recommended for first time builders. It does not contain the over 100 Step-by-Step Construction Photos or Step-by-Step Text Instructions, and should only be used by experienced builders or those on a tight budget. For first time builders we recommend our full version – SkyShed Backyard Observatory Building Plans, RegNow Product ID 10980-1

Price: $39.95 Download “Lite” Version: SkyShed Backyard Observatory Plans- Buy Now

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