| Building a Roll-Off Roof or Dome Observatory: A Complete Guide for Design and Construction Contributor(s): Hicks, John Stephen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1493930109 ISBN-13: 9781493930104 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $42.74 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Architecture | Methods & Materials - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Roofing |
| Dewey: 690.755 |
| LCCN: 2015947505 |
| Series: Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7" W x 10" (1.06 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Almost every practical astronomer eventually aspires to have a fixed, permanent observatory for his or her telescope. A roll-off roof or dome observatory is the answer for the most popular home observatory design. 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 in the roll-off roof observatory, for example)
This fully detailed outlines step-by-step construction, with professional detailed diagrams for each phase of construction. |