Roll Off Roof Observatory

Our roll off roof astronomical observatories are custom designed and built to suit your individual requirements.

Roll off roof observatory.

3 pier tech raiseable piers. At the time neil found there simply wasn t a supplier that provided custom designed observatories nor was there anything on the market that met his customer s needs. Built by backyard observatories scott horstman 16 x 24 club model 2 roll off roof observatory. Our backyard observatories are made to ensure years of reliability and enjoyment.

In an effort to keep everyone safe during the covid 19 pandemic we have canceled stargazing nights until further notice. Please check facebook for current observing notices and cancellations. The home farm observatories story started in 2010 when neil then the owner of a telescope shop was approached by a customer in edinburgh to recommend a good quality roll off roof observatory for the new equipment he was to purchase. The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate.

In addition because they look similar to traditional sheds our sky sheds still look nice sitting in your yard. Wheel diameter is 4 or 6 depending on the roof size. We do plan to offer an exciting alternative. I got lucky on mine.

Roll off roof observatories now in our 18th year of providing the highest quality ever customizable observatories available. My original design called for the roof to roll off on angle iron placed in an l position where the wheels are protected on both sides by the angle iron. 16 x 8 warm room. Our roll off observatory shed is a great choice for all stargazing enthusiasts.

With high quality residential type construction they are virtually maintenance free for years to come. Instead of having to lift off the roof of an observatory these roofs can be rolled to one side and easily moved back afterword to protect the equipment. Each observatory is built at our facility from scratch and taken apart in sections and delivered to you for easy assembly. The adirondack sky center s roll off roof observatory roro is open for public stargazing.

Track sections are 10 feet in length and come with pre drilled 3 8 holes for lag or through bolting to the observatory side walls and roof support system. Without measured drawings of your observatory you might run into the problem of not providing the necessary clearance for the roll off roof. You can take it with you if you move. Unlike wood observatories the ts2 can be taken apart and reassembled with the same structural integrity.