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And now we wait, we’re running late…

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Drawn plan of a patio structure that is to form the base of our observatory. The observatory will be built at the center of the circular paved area while a tapered pathway provides access. An 18-inch Sonotube will form the foundation for a steel pier supporting the telescope.
Drawn plan of a patio structure that is to form the base of our observatory. The observatory will be built at the center of the circular paved area while a tapered pathway provides access. An 18-inch Sonotube will form the concrete foundation for a steel pier supporting the telescope.

Today we approved the final design of the patio that will serve as the base of the observatory. With the observatory structure already on-order, it’s now a waiting game. Dates for delivery/construction of these two main components are uncertain, though the landscape work is expected to start in early November. Depending upon how things unfold we may be in a situation where either the observatory arrives before the base construction begins and we rush to assemble before winter, or the base is built and we wait for the observatory. Either way, depending upon timing and weather conditions, the crated components of the structure may wind up overwintering in our garage! We’re running late.

Landscape base design

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A local landscaping company was contacted to design and quote on a “hardscape” base for the Sirius observatory dome structure. The thinking here is that, since the site is a residential lot, a potential future buyer may or may not want an observatory. Some day, when the property is put up for sale, the observatory structure could be optionally sold and removed, leaving a nice patio feature with a center spot for a table or fire feature for the new owner. In the mean time, the landscaping will make the observatory even more attractive and provide a solid base. We’ll be meeting with the designer soon for some Q&A and tweaks to the design