Keter Shed Conversion and Altair Pier Instal (for the budget conscious)

[desbarry]

Nick of Altair asked me to submit some reviews. Here's my set up and instal of an Altair Pier and EQ6R mount inside a 6x6 Keter Shed.  Feel free to ask for my modus operandi. I did ask Glen AKA Astrobloke for guidance. Thanks Glen. 

[TerryMcK]

It looks great Derek. How does the roof open?

[desbarry]

Hi Terry. Normally the roof is screwed down if you are using it as a shed. So as im using it as an observatory, i simply un hook the bungee chords and the roof lifts off. My diy skills don't stretch to making it a rolling roof unfortunately. This is possible and has been done by Glen but im happy lifting it on and off. Feel free to ask away anything further. cheers

[TerryMcK]

Very simple solution.

[nickaltair]

Thanks very much for posting this Derek. It's definitely a good solution for a stable setup, and should inspire folks to get a mini observatory.

Wishing you clear skies!

[desbarry]

your welcome Nick, the spiraling cost of wood really awoke me to seeking a cheaper but just as good solution and here it is half the price of a wood shed and almost ZERO maintenance.

[Incisive_Solutions]

Looks great - thank you for posting this.