Reclining Wall - Interior - Exterior
South view with wall open
Reclining wall hinges
Over center hinges
Hinges ready for door installation
Reclining wall cable system
Clutch winch
Interior view of open wall
Entry door into roof cable drive system
Steel entrance doors
Doors open fully to accommodate moving telescope
2' long sub-pier 4"X 1/4 pipe w/ mount bolt extensions
Pier secured to 4' deep caprock and isolated from foundation
Prepared for 8" diameter upper pier
Sub-pier concealed when not in use
Interior red (brown shade) and indirect white lights
Red light on both sides of room controlled by dimmer
Geometric carpet design with compass cardinal points inlaid
Stan and Walt Goldys helping with outer trim pieces
South view with wall door closed
East wall with connecting walkway to workshop
North view - Pod on North wall houses roof drive system
View from West with roof open
Construction June ~ December 2006:  First light December 2006:  Size - 400 sq. ft., fully insulated: 
 Fitted with sub-pier for 8 in. upper pier and mount:  Primary telescope 22" Dobsonian with 100 inch focal length:
The roof interior height is 10' 6", weighs a calculated 2100 pounds and opens in 24 seconds