Here is a quick update on construction progress. As of last weekend the drywall was complete and paint almost complete. I note that my prior outside shot of the observatory was lightened too much. So here is a shot, looking to the south, that has better color balance.

But the real progress is all inside now. This view looks from the observatory into the warm room. It is a mosaic, and there are artifacts from the merging process. I was considering painting the wall to the warm room white to provide some additional ambient light while observing, but ultimately decided that it would provide too much light.

This view looks to the southeast corner of the observatory. The wall finish is complete, and the molding at the bottom of the wall is partially installed. The molding is white, to provide a contrast around the edge of the floor and some feeling about where the wall is when you are in the dark. On the right next to the window is an opening for an exhaust fan. With the curved roof and the need to fit over the wall, we were unable to find a roof-based fan that would work.

With the excitement of an angioplasty for me and eighth grade graduation for my daughter, we won’t be able to get out to see progress for a couple of weeks. By the time we do get out, the electrical will be complete, the well work done, and we should be ready to install the first telescope. I can’t wait.