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Framed Arch Detail810 viewsPlywood is being used to create the top plate that runs underneath the curved rafters.
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Roof Arch Detail1162 viewsThe detail of the two arched roof can be clearly seen in this shot that looks west from inside the observatory. Wheels will be attached to the larger arched roof after framing is complete. The wall in the foreground will be built up to be just under the arch of the roof.
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Panoramic View of Framed Roof923 viewsThis is the recurring panoramic view of the site.
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Roof Framed View to East792 viewsThe warm room and equipment room are in the foreground. The beam on top will carry the larger roof over the smaller part of the building.
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Roof Framed View to Northwest825 viewsThe curved rafters are bolted in place while the steel struts are attached.
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Observatory Framed - Rafters773 viewsHere are three of the four rafters for the two roofs of the observatory. The roof will be curved. The longer of the three shown here is for the moving roof. The smaller are for the warm room and equipment room that the larger roof will roll over.
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Observatory Framed - View to West624 viewsLooking at the east side of the observatory.
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Observatory Framed - View to Southwest671 viewsThis wide view shows the walkway from the parking area to the observatory and down the steps to the house.
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Observatory Framed - Looking up the hill605 viewsThe steps going up from the drive to the observatory.
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Observatory Framed - With Moon and Venus679 viewsLooking up the hill at the observatory, the Moon and Venus are visible in the sky.
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Observatory Framed - Close View627 viewsThis view looks into the observatory from the warm room. There are two two-inch conduits coming from the piers to the control room. The door is on the right, with a window for viewing the equipment.
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Observatory Framed - Drain Detail672 viewsFine detail on the stairs down to the house.
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