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[https://explorescientificusa.com/produc ... atory-tent][/url]
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The walls seem a bit low to keep light out but for a small scope with the tripod legs collapsed it might be enough. If it keeps dew out when not in use, that is worth something too - otherwise you would have to drape it with towels or lock it in the car.
About rain, I commuter-camped a lot and, in my experience, moisture usually slides down the walls and collects at the bottom. In a downpour that might be different but with light rain it might be OK.
About storage, I don't know if this is easier than simply putting the
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This one looks quite a bit stronger than the
By the way 40.000 Omani is € 98.68
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Mounts: Skywatcher AZ-GTe, EQ6-R Pro
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Thank you Jean-Yves.messier 111 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:01 am Found this for you , hope it helps.
https://astrogeartoday.com/observing-on ... tory-tent/
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I believe the owner added Velcro strips or heavy duty zippers so he could seal the flap up. Looks decent for a $40 experiment. I'd probably cut out a section of floor so I could pick the tent up and rotate it to the direction I wanted to observe.
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Baader Hyperion Mark IV 8-24mm zoom, Hyperion zoom barlow 2.25x
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Ok, this is a little out there, but I have a bug net that's made to be used over a single sleeping bag / cot. Rectangular box shape, two rings sewn in on top to tie to a tree or whatever. Cut a hole in the net large enough for your scope to poke out and drape the thing over you like a ghillie suit. Won't keep you warm, but would give lots of ventilation in summer. Actually, since I don't use it for camping, I might just try that next summer.
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I don't think this will work for you, but I eventually replaced my pavilion with a small 8'x12' garden shed. I added a small space heater and battery powered lights to that shed. I also put in a small single bed some storage shelves, etc. Presto! A little warm room. It is on skids and can be removed someday if necessary.Razz wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:21 am Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not looking for something to block the wind or light. To my south and east I have trees lining my property that block any light from houses. To the north, across the road, are more trees. The only neighbor I have is to my west and they have no outside lights, just the lights from inside the house, and honestly the place I do most of my viewing is on the east side of my house so that light is blocked by my house. As far as wind goes, I don't set up anymore if it's windy. I'm mostly looking for somewhere for me to go. Like I said, a warm room in the cold and a haven from mosquitos in the warmer times.
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That sounds very cool! It's a bit of overkill for my needs but I could build something smaller, tho...I just need a place for a chair, a small table, my beer cooler, and a spot for a small heater or fan depending on the season. I'm thinking maybe a 5'x5' will do. That will have to wait until next spring but in the meantime I can lay out a mock up of the floor and see how much room I'll really need. Problem is, I'll have all this time until spring to modify what I want. By the time I'm done it would be cheaper and easier to just put a dome in my roof over one of my spare rooms and use that. It'll also help with the trees in the way... ... Don't laugh, I'm single these days and can do it if I want! Hmmm, time to do some finagling of the finances...jrkirkham wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:57 pmI don't think this will work for you, but I eventually replaced my pavilion with a small 8'x12' garden shed. I added a small space heater and battery powered lights to that shed. I also put in a small single bed some storage shelves, etc. Presto! A little warm room. It is on skids and can be removed someday if necessary.Razz wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:21 am Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not looking for something to block the wind or light. To my south and east I have trees lining my property that block any light from houses. To the north, across the road, are more trees. The only neighbor I have is to my west and they have no outside lights, just the lights from inside the house, and honestly the place I do most of my viewing is on the east side of my house so that light is blocked by my house. As far as wind goes, I don't set up anymore if it's windy. I'm mostly looking for somewhere for me to go. Like I said, a warm room in the cold and a haven from mosquitos in the warmer times.
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Thanks for that but it's still overkill for me. 1) I do 5'x5'...I take 4 sheets of plywood, cut them to 5' and I have 3'x4' sections left over. Now, I'm only 5' 5" and just want a place to sit so 5' high would suffice but let's go for 6' so I can stand. So, I cut the remaining pieces to 2' each. Actually it would be 2' on one side and about an inch shorter on the other for a slope so water can run off. Now I have 4 pieces that are 1' each. I take 2 of those 1'x4' pieces and cut them in half, 1'x2', to finish the walls. The 2 remaining pieces are more than enough for shelves for me. And, admittedly. that is not factoring in the roof itself . 2) I have a small yard, if I want to lay down after setting up I'll just walk the 100' back to my house. I'm not worried about my dark adaptation because I keep my house dark anyway and I can use my red flashlight to find my way around. 3) I don't store anything outside except my car, lawn mower and snowblower. I don't trust people as a rule so I won't need that feature either.jrkirkham wrote: ↑Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:45 pm I'll suggest slightly larger that 5'x5' for three reasons 1) Plywood comes in 4'x8' sheets. You aren't going to save much money by going slightly larger. 2) I really like having a place to lay down. I can get everything ready for the night, especially on cold nights, and then read or take a nap for an hour or so. 3) I ended up storing a bunch of stuff in there.
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Cameras: Canon 6D, Canon 80D, ZWO-ASI120MC
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Ok, now I understand your 8'x12' shed. If my dark sight was 3 miles away, I'd want that bed as well as the storage space. Honestly, it was you mentioning that shed that got me thinking about building something here.jrkirkham wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:35 pm It looks like you have a good plan that will meet your needs. If you go ahead with it in the spring keep us updated. It is aways fun and educational to see how other people lay out their viewing areas. Several times I have found new ideas on here that also worked for me. You have one big advantage that I do not. My dark sky spot is three miles from my house.
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Filters: Celestron Variable Polarizing, SvBony F9131A UHC, Baader O III 10nm, Classic Lumicon O III, homemade solar filter with Baader OD 5.0 film, Optolong UV/IR cut
Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i, ASI 224 mc
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