Sola Virtus Observatory
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Construction Begins
October 30, 2006
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The big dig begins! The six deck footers are 16 in. x 4 ft. deep and filled with 15in. of 5000 psi concrete. The telescope pier hole is 3 1/2 ft. deep x 3 1/2 ft. wide. A BIGFOOT SYSTEMS BF-36 footer form is placed in the ground and later will be filled with concrete to anchor the telescope pier. November 03, 2006
First we installed six 6x6 pressure treated posts and then the 2x12 framimg to support the deck
The electric and phone wires are run in pvc conduit. A subpanel was installed in the nearby garage to provide 20 amp GFI service to the observatory. Data cables will be run from the opposite end of the garage where a remote operations area will be.
We removed the concrete form tube temporarily to fill the BIGFOOT first. The tube was reinstalled and the electrical conduit was run up thru the concrete form. A re-bar cage that was made prior was placed inside of the tube. 5000 psi concrete was used to fill the footer and pier.
November 8, 2006
I removed the cardboard tube. The unveiling revealed a nice smooth finish. The 16 inch finished pier was then topped with the pier adapter plate.
The 2x6 deck boards were installed and the entire deck seal coated.
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December 8,2006
Putting together the newly arrived Observatory
The assembled Observatory
December 15,2006
I wrapped the pier with 3/4 in. marine grade hemp sealed with 4 coats of polyurethane. I then installed 6 mil plastic sheet as a vapor barrier.
December 17, 2006
Today I installed the 3/4 in. Humane Rubber Flooring Tiles.
Installed the conduit, ships lights, receptacle & switch boxes & did the final connections.
April 25, 2007
Japanese Garden inspired landscaping completed
 May 24, 2007
Installed the 8 ft. curved shelf and storage drawers. The OB is now fully operational.
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The content and all images on this website is copyrighted and is the property of the Owner and/or The Sola Virtus Observatory and Farpoint Weather unless otherwise noted. The use or reproduction of any content and/or images is not allowed except by permission only. Any unauthorized use will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The content on this website is for informational purposes only and I make no representations or warranties as to its accuracy. I will not in any event assume liability for any loss, injury or damage of any type from the use or misuse of any information or product found on and/or in the use of this website. The links made from this site or linked to this site may contain content , vendor products or express views I may not endorse.
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