Observatory Construction Photos

Dome and Shutter

Base and gores

Initial dome frame including the shutter opening .

 

 

Observatory base with dome gores (background)

 

 

Bending the gores

Gore alignment

Bending the gores.

 

 

Small bolts and washers were used for alignment.

 

 

Dome with shutter rails Base and turning ring

The dome with shutter rails.

 

 

Base and turning ring.

 

 

Pier installation

Base, pier, and frame

Pier installation

 

 

Observatory base, pier, and dome frame.

 

 

Finished

Favorite tool

Finished !!

A shed for one of my favorite tools.