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Re: ATM Observatory
On Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:18:58 -0400, you wrote:
>Roll off, definately. Unless the dome is much larger than you plan, they
>are counterproductive.
Why would a dome be counterproductive? I thought of a dome because it
would protect me a bit more of straylight and would eliminate
dew-problems.
>
>> I think of concrete foundations
>> and walls of prefabricated concrete blocks.
>
>IMO, that would be the worst material to use. The concrete will absorb
>all kinds of heat during the day and slowly release it all night long!
>Thin metal or a wood structure would be much better. The wood structure
>should be exposed studs on the inside with as thin of a sheeting as you
>could stand.
>
How are the studs fixed to the foundation? How can the would be
protected from rotting while not using health hazardous surface
treatments?
How about normal bricks (masonry?)
I thought to make an aluminum frame construction for the sliding roof.
Any comments about that?
What is the minimum recommended size for an observatory that at one
point shall house a 16-20" Newtonian?
Berthold
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