How (not) to build an observatory, part 2: Maths is hard
Welcome back to the second entry in the series: How not to build an observatory. Previously we covered the differences between observatory types, DIY vs buying , and getting the first mechanical part of the dome done: the motorised ring. In part 2 we’re going to cover the dome design, construction, and building the shutter.…
How (not) to build an observatory, part 1: One ring to run it all
Welcome to the first post in the series: How (not) to build an observatory, where I’ll be going through the process of how the Wonky Wanderer was built, and what mistakes to avoid should you ever wish to build your own. So, how do you build an observatory? Where do you even start? Is it…
Why “The Wonky Wanderer”?
Welcome to The Wonky Wanderer blog! I’m sure you’re asking yourself “Why call it The Wonky Wanderer? isn’t that a little weird?” Well, you’d be right, it is! And there’s two reasons for it. The first being that yes, the observatory is a little…lopsided… This is the result of the many mistakes made during its construction.…
Wonky Wanderer Observatory 