The observatory will be the home of our AstroPhysics 1200GTO mount for imaging and our Byers Starmaster for visual work. Each of these will be housed in its own roll-off-roof building. Between the two buildings will be an outdoor pier which members can use with their own mount.

The site before the warm up room.

June 20, 2011

The forms and piers ready for concrete.

The ready-mix truck navigating Fingal's narrow trails.

The concrete flows.

Moving concrete in the form.

A happy crew poses for the camera.

June 23, 2011

Pulling the sonotube off the concrete.

The peeled centre pier.

July 4, 2011

Richard, Glen and Matt test out the floor joists.

October 16, 2011

After the weekend work party.

October 23, 2011

Stringers on the open roof.

November 5, 2011

The fascia board going on.

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