Building Bear Claw Observatory

Building Bear Claw Observatory | Home Observatory

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In this video I take you through the construction of the Bear Claw Observatory and how it got its name. This is a DIY observatory build based on plans from other roll off roof observatories. I've broken down the video into chapters as well.
This is part 2 of the Bear Claw Observatory, home observatory build. View part 1 here: • Bear Claw Observatory:...
This is a very solid structure designed to hold the weight of 3ft (1 meter), of snow, but with the rising cost of materials it can also get expensive. For an awesome budget observatory video check out my KZfaq friend, Astrobloke's video as well: • How to build the budge...
Links to rail and casters:
aluminum v-track - amzn.to/3sYDbz6
Casters - GroovedWheels.com
00:00 Intro
00:51 Floor
01:12 Framing
02:17 Roof
03:22 Door
05:01 Opening the roll off roof
06:55 Outside construction
09:25 Roll off rails
13:20 Electrical
14:20 Why it's called Bear Claw
I do participate in OPTs affiliate program, so by purchasing your equipment through the links below, you are helping support my channel at no extra cost to you.
Equipment used in this video:
Mount: EQ6-R Pro - bit.ly/38eiuqp
Telescope: William Optics Zenithstar 81 APO - bit.ly/31Tw5jV
Flattener: William Optics 6aiii - bit.ly/3mzM7r5
William Optics Zenithstar 81 APO + Flattener - bit.ly/37VGIXb
Filter Wheel: ZWO EAF - bit.ly/2TFOmwA
Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro - bit.ly/31Yq2dK
Camera Combo ASI1600MM Pro + Filters + Filter Wheel - bit.ly/37TCEXu
Guide Scope: William Optics 50mm guiding scope - bit.ly/2HS11JX
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini - bit.ly/34Io431
QHY PoleMaster - bit.ly/2UQBdl0
For more information, articles, and everything astrophotography, please visit my website: joesastrophoto.com
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#observatory

Пікірлер: 22

@davidaylsworth8964 3 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story … don’t mess with an astronomers gear. Thanks for the tour and overview Sir.

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thanks David! I won't let the bears stop me!

@Babine125 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the info, Bravo Zulu on your observatory build

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Benoit!

@CaptRescue2 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good Joe!!

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It really transformed my hobby.

@robgatehouse1651 2 жыл бұрын

That is one nice well built roll off roof observatory Joe! I have just finished building my own 8x10 SkyShed from plans purchased several years ago and it took me a long time working alone steadily, but I did it. Your shed is as fine an example of any construction I have ever seen and you should be very proud, she's a beaut'. If I can offer you one tiny thing it would be to get jackstands on those outriggers soon as you can, maybe you already did. That is how you iron out all the rises and falls of frost heaves and wood warps that come - I built my own into the bottom of my 4x4s because I live on a steep hill which presented its own challenges to building. I envy you your wide open skies, excellent.

@JoesAstrophoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rob, yes I still plan on getting some made up. I’ll probably need them for sure by spring or before.

@Astrobloke 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build Joe. I look forward to seeing it develop. Thats an amazing outlook you have, not sure I’d like the bears though.

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Astrobloke, I don't like the bears either, or the mountain lions, but it's still worth it hahaha

@lukomatico 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring stuff Joe!! - I'm giving serious thought to building an observatory myself this year.. who knows haha! 😀 Clear skies my friend!

@JoesAstrophoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke! You’d really love it man. Feel free to hit me up with any questions or ideas you have.

@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Joe. I was wondering what other reason as to why you would build an observatory beside the astrophotography aspect, then you told the 'bear story'. That right there is a good reason. Are you going to put insulation between the studs and then dry-wall it? Seems like that would help with the temperature fluxuations.

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat, I'm thinking about the insulation, but drywall for sure. I also need to build a shelf/desk for a workstation and some shelving. I may just add some styrofoam inserts in the roof as well and not put drywall as the roof is already pretty heavy.

@ScottMcDonald67 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Joe! Well done. Your observatory is very much like what I'm looking to do. I'm wondering if the 8x10 size is working out well for you or if you would've liked to go a little bigger say 10x10 or 10x12 in order to create a warm or control room? Can you still squeeze that in with your 8x10?

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, so far I’m really liking the 8x10 size for what I’m doing. My warm room is in the house lol. I would definitely go bigger for a warm room. I still plan on adding a desk and workstation and some shelves. It doesn’t feel cramped by any means. If I planned on staying outside throughout the night though, I would have went larger and added a second pier for a visual setup as well, but my passion is with photography.

@richardrandall2898 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe. Great video. Now in construction of an 8x10 roll off roof shed. Just wandering what is stopping the wind from blowing off the roof? I have 60mph winds here in the UK being by the coast. Richard

@JoesAstrophoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, my roof weighs a lot, between the osb, shingles, 2x4s, 2x6s, and 2x10 rails, plus the casters and rack, I don’t think we can have a wind storm strong enough to lift it off with the roof closed. We get wind gusts as high a 70mph during blizzards ad it’s never moved. Before I added the rack and pinion motor, 50mph wind would close the roof, but never open it. It couldn’t hurt to add some turn buckles if you’re concerned though.

@richardhendrick5835 3 жыл бұрын

Richard - Belgium - Great job ! I was just wondering...while imaging, by a windy night, does it affect the stability of your mount ?

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Richard! The walls are high enough to protect it for winds up to 20mph, and to be honest, I haven’t tested above that because if the winds gusting more than that it’s usually bad seeing in my area. Also, I’m worried about dust or dirt getting all over the equipment and observatory.

@peterdavies2922 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there - that roof looks really smooth and easy. Do you have any links to the rails and castors please?

@JoesAstrophoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, the roof is very easy to open and close but heavy enough to keep the wind from opening or closing it. I placed the links to the casters and v-track I used in video description for you.