Building a Roll-Off Roof or Dome Observatory: A Complete Guide for Design and Construction (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (906 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1493930109 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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John is well-known as a designer of observatories and telescopes and has been an active solar observer for 30 years. Prior to writing the first edition of “Building a Roll-Off Observatory,” he created and sold observatory plans for both roll-off and domed observatory structures at major star parties and to various clients globally. John Hic
Almost every practical astronomer eventually aspires to have a fixed, permanent observatory for his or her telescope. Building a Roll-Off or Dome Observatory will help you decide whether to embark on the venture and will certainly increase your enthusiasm for the project.The author, both an amateur astronomer and a professional landscape architect, answers many of the common questions asked about observatory construction, covering the following topics:• Zoning, and by-law requirements common to most states, towns and municipalities• Where to locate the observatory• How to tailor the observatory for your particular needs• Tools and structural components required• Possible variations in design• How to combine the structure wit
Building a Roll-Off or Dome Observatory will help you decide whether to embark on the venture and will certainly increase your enthusiasm for the project.The author, both an amateur astronomer and a professional landscape architect, answers many of the common questions asked about observatory construction, covering the following topics:• Zoning, and by-law requirements common to most states, towns and municipalities• Where to locate the observatory• How to tailor the observatory for your particular needs• Tools and structural components required• Possible variations in design• How to combine the structure with other structures (incorporating a garden patio under the gantry inthe roll-off roof observatory, fo
Amazon Customer said Four Stars. Gave me some things to think about when I build my roll off this summer. Well illustrated.. "Five Stars" according to william watson. very good book. lots of good information.