Instead of having to lift off the roof of an observatory these roofs can be rolled to one side and easily moved back afterword to protect the equipment.
Roll off roof observatory kits.
Our home farm roll off roof observatories are custom designed timber observatories built specifically for you your location and your telescope.
Skysheds are suitable for the budding astronomer to the seasoned astro photographer.
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Custom designs plans.
Roll off roof observatories now in our 18th year of providing the highest quality ever customizable observatories available.
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At skyshedwe provide quality roll off observatory plans kits and telescope piers we also manufacture skysheds and can install oneon your site.
Observatory solutions is a consulting firm located in southwest colorado that develops customized solutions for astronomical observatories that integrate site design style and equipment configuration.
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Information about roll off jacks part of the skyshed design.
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.
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.
Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts.
With high quality residential type construction they are virtually maintenance free for years to come.
Unlike wood observatories the ts2 can be taken apart and reassembled with the same structural integrity.
2 0 meter telescope system.
Wheel diameter is 4 or 6 depending on the roof size.
Our backyard observatories are made to ensure years of reliability and enjoyment.
The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate.
Purchase a stand alone pier or incorporate one into your skyshed.
Our roll off roof astronomical observatories are custom designed and built to suit your individual requirements.
Each observatory is built at our facility from scratch and taken apart in sections and delivered to you for easy assembly.
In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard.
Whatever telescope you have and wherever it needs to go we can create the ideal observatory for it.
You can take it with you if you move.
I build the gables on the ground and then attached them to the secured roll off slider.