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Finished Observing Deck
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The shed is rolled to the side to show the telescope and pier. The deck connects to the rest of the deck around the house. The back door of the house is just a few steps away, so I can step inside on cold nights during long exposures. A red light in a Glarebuster protects my night vision. |
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When I am using the telescope, the shed can roll to the west side, shielding me from wind and light to the west. It forms the seventh wall of an octagon. If I need more protection, the door of the shed can flip over to make the 8th wall.
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The base of the pier has a removable section of the deck, to allow access to the base of the pier. The walls of the deck have a small gap at their base to allow snow to be shoveled away, allowing 4 season astronomy. I place a small table behind the pier to hold some accessories that do not fit onto the pier. |
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Overhead view of deck showing octagonal shape of deck. Shed and door complete the octagon |
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Music: Pianoman by Billy Joel |
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