Building a Roll-Off Roof Observatory A Complete Guide for Design and Construction /

Almost every practical astronomer who takes the pursuit to its second level aspires to a fixed, permanent housing for his telescope, permitting its rapid and comfortable use and avoiding hours of setting-up time for each observing session. A roll-off roof observatory is the simplest and by far the m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hicks, John Stephen (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edición:1st ed. 2009.
Colección:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
Temas:
Astronomy-Observations.
Astronomy.
Architecture.
Engineering design.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences.
Engineering Design.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Benefits of a Permanent Observatory
  • Observatory Design Considerations
  • Options for Foundation Types and Laying out the Observatory #x201C;Footprint#x201D;
  • Fabricating the Telescope Pier
  • Preparing the Footings and the Observatory Floor
  • Framing the Walls
  • Framing the Gantry Section
  • Fabricating the Track and Base Plate
  • Framing the Roof
  • Application of Steel Roofing
  • Exterior and Interior Siding
  • Final Luxuries.

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