You can take it with you if you move.
Roll off roof observatory motor.
Wheel diameter is 4 or 6 depending on the roof size.
I used a modified electric hoist gear motor to drive the the roof.
A water pipe can be substituted the top rail.
Mvo controls llc closing operations.
Shown is a 1 625 top rail.
Once i started using ccdap4 for automating my imaging runs it became quickly apparent for the need to automate the roof opening and closing.
The roller assembly consists of a bent steel plate with a v groove roller assembly welded to the plate.
Each observatory is built at our facility from scratch and taken apart in sections and delivered to you for easy assembly.
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.
This system has performed so well over the years i offer a motor kit package modified motor control box.
Existing mvo customers will be supported by interactive astronomy to provide technical assistance repair and spare parts.
As of july 1st 2019 mvo will no longer provide these systems.
A cross section drawing of the chain link fence rail system for the roll off roof observatory described in the text.
Each 8 foot rail is connected together with tube connection insert and either bolted or screwed down to the top of the observatory wallboard.
Operable roof adds a dose of nature to this industrial tribeca loft.
Since 2012 mvo controls has provided roll of roof motor systems.
Motorize roll off roof.
Our backyard observatories are made to ensure years of reliability and enjoyment.
Roll off roof observatories now in our 18th year of providing the highest quality ever customizable observatories available.
Somnium observatory 9 687 views.
Tele station2 roll off roof observatory is a walk in observatory made of all aluminum no maintenance required.
With high quality residential type construction they are virtually maintenance free for years to come.
Open telescopes to the sky and add amazing views to your observation area.
Unlike wood observatories the ts2 can be taken apart and reassembled with the same structural integrity.
Add blue skies and starry nights.
Full automatization has be create on arduino uno.
Invite light and nature views.