Roll Off Roof Observatory Plans

The observing area roof rolls off onto support beams that are positioned over a warm room area.

Roll off roof observatory plans. Classic looks but expensive. Read todd carlson s great skyshed review in sky news magazine. The tele station7 roll off roof observatory is designed with larger sizes in mind. Skysheds are suitable for the budding astronomer to the seasoned astro photographer.

With over 35 years of residential and commercial construction experience we ve constructed over 300 roll off roof observatories to date across the entire united states. Skyshed roll off observatories makers of skyshed observatories. Our roll off roof astronomical observatories are custom designed and built to suit your individual requirements. The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate.

I followed the plans from skyshed for the the gable and roof construction again using deck screws. For building the roof frame i used a 2 x 6 for the main cross beam and used a 2 x 4 support to level and hold in place. Imagination is the only limit. Rugged construction but a big footprint.

Styles of home observatories domes. Read it online here. At skyshed we provide quality roll off observatory plans kits and telescope piers. Backyard observatories sky and telescope hot product 2005 we sell roll off aka roll away observatory plans online kits and do complete observatory installations within 200k of toronto canada.

Highly functional and affordable. I sunk four treated 4x4 posts into the ground two on each side and set them with concrete. At backyard observatories we hope you will find all the services and products to suit your observatory needs. Roll off roof supports before the roof can be rolled off the structure you have to build a rail and column system to hold the roof when the observatory is in use.

Track sections are 10 feet in length and come with pre drilled 3 8 holes for lag or through bolting to the observatory side walls and roof support system. I build the gables on the ground and then attached them to the secured roll off slider. The roof is powered as a included feature with a center mounted rack and pinion drive.