Update for the construction of a new Nexstar Outdoor Observatory using only simple available parts, materials and no tools
WATER BOTTLES
I now have 12 water bottles - one extra today. I don't know the liter capacity of a bottle but it appears I can down one bottle per day. So this is the data rate of expansion of the water bottle quantity per unit time. The greatest use of water is coffee, tea, drink mixes like potato and protein, other than pure water consumption. The number of empty bottles occurring per day will be monitored and increased if possible. If 50 bottles really are needed (the design may vary), that leaves another 38 required. At one per day accumulated, 38 more days are needed, or just under 6 weeks. If the rate can increase to two per day, that will take 19 days to collect the remainder of the bottles needed, just under 3 weeks in half the time.
BUNGEE CORDS
Bungee cords were ordered from two new companies and are not yet delivered to the door. However, one package will be small and small packages are held at the administration office. Since the admin has new workers, the bungees may not be delivered to the door. The Internet shows at least one package being delivered to the admin. Delivery of the first package is expected today and if it does not arrive, phone calls will be made.
Bungee Update 5:00 pm - After the phone call was made to the building administration, two packages were delivered to the door. One package has eight cords all the same size (19-inches). The 2nd package had only 2 cords (37-inches) and (48-inches). The old cord on hand is (57-inches) and appears to have lost some stretch. It can still be used by supplanting one or two 19-inch cords in the stream. I originally wanted five of each, however by connecting various lengths together, the existing cach of cords may be sufficient to fully complete the project.
WRAPPING
A simple method of wrapping and covering the observatory platform is needed to ward off intense solar radiation, pollution, wind, mist, rain, bugs, birds, dust, and the onslaught damp humidity. The platform will be bungee'd to the metal railing. A technique to insert the wrap tarp under the bungees will be needed. It's likely the solution will encompass keeping the wrap intact on the back under the bungee cords and inserting the protective flaps across the top and front.
WRAPPING
A simple method of wrapping and covering the observatory platform is needed to ward off intense solar radiation, pollution, wind, mist, rain, bugs, birds, dust, and the onslaught damp humidity. The platform will be bungee'd to the metal railing. A technique to insert the wrap tarp under the bungees will be needed. It's likely the solution will encompass keeping the wrap intact on the back under the bungee cords and inserting the protective flaps across the top and front.
ORDERS
Work is proceeding on solidifying the orders for the observatory telescope's accessories from a multitude of vendors. Orders are being handled one at a time. Currently the wait is for two orders for bungee cords. When this arrives in two packages, the next frame of order will include the solar observatory.
WEATHER
Weather is highly changeable as usual and has turned from cold, overcast and raining to a clear blue sunny sky with some patches of upper haze, entirely worthy of solar observations. Weather has completed defied the 10-day predictions and completely baffled the meteorologists to the happiness of local astronomers on the island.
HIGH RESOLUTION SOLAR OBSERVATORY
It has become imperative that we soon complete a new solar observatory, given the increasing number of clear sky days. The decision is not yet made in the purchase of a solar filter accessory. The problems are vendors not providing full information and not having access to full information. In lew of buying a fully equipped expensive solar telescope, a decision will be made soon to select an appropriate safe solar filter. The solar observatory is described in other postings and will be at level 1. Observations will be primarily under the classification of astro imaging with targets being the limb, granulation, sunspots, determination of solar flares and storms, transits and occultation of planets and satellites the ISS International Space Station. Additional studies may measure the variable changing size and shape of the sun, and the distances to the Earth. The telescope employed will be the new upgraded Celestron Nexstar 6 SE in potential amping modes for apertures of at least 6, 60 and 600 inches in diameter.
New Solar Observatory with the Celestron Nexstar 6-inch SE
Log Update Celestron Nexstar 6SE Thursday April 21 2022
Celestron Nexstar 6SE Log Thursday April 7 2022 - Solar Observatory
Astro Log for Monday April 11 2022
Monster Astro Projects - Observing the Sun
My Observatory Summary
Taiwan Skyscraper Rooftop Observatory - Venus Transit Across the Sun
StarryNight Solar Eclipse
