Sliding Roof Observatory Shed

In 2017 i build a new astro shed to house my telescope mount.

Sliding roof observatory shed.

Clair observatory with new roof feb 2009 opening the roof is performed by first removing the locking devices and dropping the gable flap followed by sliding the roof with either a push or pulling action using just a single hand. Below are links my construction plans. See more ideas about retractable roof main roof roof. In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard.

The old succesful polypropylene shed was fine but i liked to have more space and a stronger building. This particular observatory has the roof sliding forward over the door opening. Instead of having to lift off the roof of an observatory these roofs can be rolled to one side and easily moved back afterword to protect the equipment. Clampshell roof design astronomical observatory.

The new shed has a clampshell roof which can be opened manually. Astroquest1 building a concrete pier https. Size options go to a 12 x 14 backyard observatory shed. Oct 14 2015 like the idea of a top double layer roof sliding over a bottom roof over a patio not a main roof only sliding.

Rollers on the roof make it easy to slide the lid back to access all the items stored in the shed. This is a sliding roof observatory shed and these are becoming very popular with enthusiasts across the country. The rubbermaid slide lid shed is short enough to fit under standard fence heights yet has ample room to hold everything from long handled tools to riding or push lawn mowers.