Laying the foundations

Laying power cable to stobie pole

Inserting the reinforcing frame for pier base

Base being constructed

Transporting the dome from Swan Reach

Etching surfaces with acid

Welding safety fence in base

Adrian constructing winch system to raise/lower hatch

Applying Red Oxide primer

Base onsite...Fitting column on floor through doorway

Cladding external wall

View showing access tracks

Painting interior

Attatching dome to base

All is in place safely...

Sunset on Observatory Hill

Wiring path lights on each post

No more packing and unpacking the telescopes!

Beth checking the curtains and posters are
all in place properly

Display and cuppa area of the visitors centre...opened 2007