A Dome Observatory Project in Progress

Wanna make a scope? Or better still, grind a mirror yourself. Or, you have some good tips in making a really useful accessory? This is the place to show what your hands can do...
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anat wrote:The dome is good looking. Is it made of fiber glass or wood?

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Marine grade fibreglass with internal insulation
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Another update.
The dome footprint had just been completed and ceramic will be laid onto
it next week when the dome arrived.
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The dome will be here this Friday and I need helpers for the installation.

Requirement:
1. 1x - Hand-on guy for helping in the installation and setting.
2. 1x - Video & Camera taking + might need to help out in the installation

Location:
Starville Condo Site, Lengkong Tiga, 10 min from Kembangan MRT.
7.30am ..... ??? probably only 1/2 day.

Note:
Needs proper attire ;i.e helmet, boot.

Those interested please email me at leewk@tps.sg or call HP: 96192273.
& pls indicate your $rate.

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The dome footprint with ceramic.
Ready for dome installation.
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Oh man. This is great. Maybe more condos must take up this idea.

I think its time I found a friend over there.. hehe.. Or jump my home.. lol
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The Dome is finally here.
Preparing for lifting.
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Dome installation in Progress
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The Dome is almost complete.
Scope will be here in Sept.
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wow, cool project ( think the project is much better the Sceine Centre liow :wink: )
make me want to join in or do some freelance, really cant wait for your post when the scope is here

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Cool.. my colleague just bught one unit there. Guess I will be visiting him quite often!

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