Completed Observatory with 8" LX200GPS and computers installed.

Imaging train; Electronic Focuser, Field Derotator, F6.3 Focal Reducer, Taurus Tech Tracker III, Meade DSI Autoguider, MallinCam HyperPlusColor, 300D.

Coronado 70mm riding up top.

Dew heaters for everything and a Kendrik controller (not shown)

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Completed Observatory with 8" LX200GPS and computers installed.

Wireless dome rotation video #1

Wireless dome rotation video #2

Here are the specs:

1) 10'x12' building
2) resting on concrete pavers (building does not require permit as it is 120
square feet or less and movable)
3) 3'x10' Insulated warm-room (Thick blanket for interior deviding wall)
4) Floor is 2x6 PT covered with 5/16" "shit board" (spongy)
5) isolated tripod mounts made of concrete pavers (until i add pier)
6) Walls are Texture 1/11 plywood
7) 15A dedicated circuit with 6 outlets & dimmer with dedicated outlet for
lighting (red christmas lights)
8) Industrial carpet on floor

Costs:

$400.00 - Observatory framing (some of this went to my new deck as well)
$200.00 - Observatory exterior sheathing (Texture 1/11)
$100.00 - Observatory roofing (including lots of Blackjack caulk)
$100.00 - Barn red paint (Behr Ultra 1 coat), Black exterior paint for trim
$50.00 - Floor and warm room sheathing (5/16" shit board)
$25.00 - 2x4 owens corning insulation for warm room
$75.00 - Miscellaneous parts, nails, screws, weatherstripping, etc.
$75.00 - Electrical components

Total for Observatory Construction:
$1025.00

I bought a black lined 8' dome from Exploradome @ NEAF this year. The dome was
on sale for around $1250. Dan & Rodney helped me strap it to the back of my
Tundra...we drove it home from Suffern, NY to Hinsdale, MA

Strapping the dome down tightly

Chris?, Rodney, Me (Alex), Dan - The guys from Exploradome sending another dome to it's new home

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  I also purchased the dome rotational kit with wireless components (this is not
the Automated Maxdome kit), I paid around $575.00 for the kit.

Because I purchased the dome and rotation kit at NEAF, both were on sale, so it
was a considerable savings over retail.

All together for the dome and rotational kit:
$1825.00 (give or take a few bucks)

Total for observatory:
$2850.00 (and a lot of hard labor)