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My new SkyShed Pod Observatory - Is this the Cheapest SkyShed Pod Dome in the UK? 

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Is this the cheapest SkyShed Pod Dome Observatory in the UK? I only paid £800 for the observatory. Let me know if you have a cheaper one in the comments below.
Hi everyone, in this video I take you along on the journey across country to pick up my new SkyShed Dome observatory. I hired a Luton van and drove nearly 700 miles to pick up the SkyShed Pod Dome and I take you along for the journey. I show you collecting the SkyShed pod and then the building of a new patio and the observatory itself. Thank you everyone who helped with the collection and the build, I really appreciate it.
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@dovber90
@dovber90 Год назад
Really pleased for you. So exciting.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Robert
@WindyCityAstrophotography
@WindyCityAstrophotography Год назад
Wow, so excited for you, Russell! Congrats 😎
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Nick appreciate it...not used it yet because of the weather, but looking forward to getting first light
@WindyCityAstrophotography
@WindyCityAstrophotography Год назад
@@RussellsAstrophotography you could camp out in it or something and make the most of a cloudy night 😁
@jeffbrennan5394
@jeffbrennan5394 Год назад
You got a great observatory for a great price! 👍
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Jeff
@AstroCrescentDIY
@AstroCrescentDIY Год назад
Congratulations!!! That’s a nice addition to your Astro setup 👍.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much...I cant wait to use it
@nishani2012
@nishani2012 Год назад
Oh Wow. Skypod looks fab : )
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you
@billblanshan3021
@billblanshan3021 Год назад
Awesome Russ!! Congrats on the obsy, that's going to make things so much easier for ya.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much Bill
@bloodsthicker5651
@bloodsthicker5651 Год назад
Very cool, good job that patio is level with the horizontal horizon, that will help.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you
@stephen.and.the.huskies3741
Great VLOG, Russell! And you may had a great workout, too ;-)
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you Stephen, it certainly was a huge workout
@nikaxstrophotography
@nikaxstrophotography Год назад
congratulations mate, the start of a new journey of instant (almost) setup
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Nik. I cant wait to image without the set up each night
@olly7248
@olly7248 Год назад
It was so much fun getting involved with this… it’s great to see it finally in place…🎉
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks again mate and thanks to Paula for the shirt. It was great to have some company on the drive and catch up again 👍
@johnshaughnessy3165
@johnshaughnessy3165 3 месяца назад
Great video Russell.Please make a video of the dome in action with the telescope installed,thanks..
@DSOImager
@DSOImager Год назад
Grats! Looks awesome :)
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks James
@hectordebuc8376
@hectordebuc8376 Год назад
Congrats Dude!
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Hector
@stargazersview6997
@stargazersview6997 Год назад
I wish much fun with the skyshed pod Russel! Because of the construction of the Dome ist a good idear to set the mount not in the center, a little bit to south is perfect, so the view in direction zentih isnt covered to much. I first build a concrete pier in my garden, and after that the Pod was installed. All the best an clear skies Jörg from northern germany....
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much. I plan to offset the scope to begin with and then build the Zenith table in a few months to open up more of the sky. Thanks for watching
@astrostreatham1554
@astrostreatham1554 Год назад
Congratulations Russell for the observatory and clear sky.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you
@jackgadsden456
@jackgadsden456 Год назад
No way this is sick !
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Jack 👍
@ScottDavies
@ScottDavies Год назад
Totally AWESOME Russell 👍 Best of luck with your new sky dome 👏
@DavesAstrophotography
@DavesAstrophotography Год назад
Great job Russell, looking good!
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you Dave
@msacco
@msacco Год назад
that's every astrophotographer's dream :D congrats.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you
@lukomatico
@lukomatico Год назад
Aw mate I'm absolutely chuffed for you! It'll no doubt transform your astrophotography enjoyment, being able to just start imaging without really any setup to worry about is superb as I'm sure you'll already know by now haha! 🙂 Love the shirt gift btw, that's cracking! All the best mate, and good luck!
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much mate, I can't wait to use it. The shirt is amazing, can't believe how talented Paula is. Thanks for watching mate
@Tony-Elliott
@Tony-Elliott Год назад
Congratulations on your observatory Russell I'm sure you'll really appreciate the time it will save on on setting up
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Anthony, I can't wait to use it. I'm sure it will save me so much time setting up
@Victoria-qm4yx
@Victoria-qm4yx Год назад
So pleased the skyshed is finally up and will be capturing more amazing images 💫
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Vicky
@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy
@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy Год назад
Hi Russell, The observatory is looking great. Off course, you waited until some of the hottest UK weather ever to install the patio and then the dome. (How much weight did you lose?) I am looking forward to seeing the 'First Light' from the dome.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Haha it was ridiculously hot!! I'm sure I was a stone or two lighter at the end 😂 I cant wait to use the dome...just need a clear night now!
@mandy7550
@mandy7550 Год назад
Your pod dome looks really good. Should make life a lot easier for you. Enjoy
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you Mandy 👍
@leeguilfoyle9481
@leeguilfoyle9481 Год назад
Superb progress Russell, nice to see the patio down and the pod up.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much Lee and thanks for all your advice before the build!
@psuaero100
@psuaero100 Год назад
Congrats.. an amazing contribution to the backyard and your hobby.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much
@JohnDGwilliam
@JohnDGwilliam Год назад
Looks absolutely great Russell, can’t wait for your next video and first light! Regards John
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks very much John 👍
@HogarthsAstrophotography
@HogarthsAstrophotography Год назад
Glad you enjoyed the NY moors. The edge of them is on my doorstep. They are stunning in places. Wow exciting times. Everyone is getting Observatories, Well apart from me. Looking forward to seeing how this goes for you Russell.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks very much mate, I know it seems to be very on trend at the moment! It’s such a beautiful part of the world, honestly I loved visiting, however briefly! I definitely need to head back and visit soon!
@sunnyrana4248
@sunnyrana4248 Год назад
Hi Russel, man I have no idea how I hadn’t seen your videos sooner, I thought I’d scoured RU-vid and found the best astro channels already! So nice to see another person in the U.K. doing such amazing work. I am a complete amateur however. Hopefully this isn’t out of place but I hoped to speak to you in the hope of gaining some advice if at all possible. Would really appreciate it dude. Great vids and absolutely incredible imagery. Hope to be as good as you some day. Hopefully speak soon mate, Kindest regards - clear skies
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Hello, thank you very much, so glad you like the videos 👍 I’d be happy to help if I can. Are you on instagram or Facebook at all? Feel free to message me on there. I’m Russell Discombe on both. Thanks, Russell
@sunnyrana4248
@sunnyrana4248 Год назад
@@RussellsAstrophotography Hi Russell, I have Instagram so will reach out via that, many thanks !
@CaptRescue2
@CaptRescue2 Год назад
Awesome vid Russell, having built an ROF I know how much work is involved, great to have family and friends to help hout! You will love not having to break down your gear every nigh, which will lead to more imaging time, thanks for taking us along!
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks very much. Yes they were amazing, I couldn't have done it without them. I cant wait to image without having to carry out the heavy mount and scope each night! thanks for watching.
@SimonsAstro
@SimonsAstro Год назад
Awesome, what a bargain Russell 👍 Your new Skyshed Pod should serve you well mate! I wish my obsey could go up as quick as yours did! Nice job. Clear skies
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Simon.
@Astrobloke
@Astrobloke Год назад
Congratulations mate, super happy for you. What a bargain.cs
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Glenn, I couldn’t turn it down at that price! Can’t wait to get it up and running
@mikeharden7904
@mikeharden7904 Год назад
Congrats on the new observatory Russell. Just finished building mine in March of this year. It's a monumental step in one's astro life. No more setup and tear down every time. Open the roof, turn everything on and you're ready to image. You're going to love it 😁. Looking forward to your next video.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks very much Mike. Congrats on your observatory. I cant wait to use mine soon
@LogansAstro
@LogansAstro Год назад
Huge congrats on the observatory - oh the joy of not having to pull gear out, set it up and polar align every session 😃. Looking forward to seeing your first imaging session from the new obsy.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Logan. I can't wait to use it...just need some clear nights.
@marklimbrick
@marklimbrick Год назад
Well done Paula for that embroidery T-shirt! I guess wrongly that like astrophotography even needle work has gone digital.?
@marklimbrick
@marklimbrick Год назад
You sat the walls on slabs? Good idea to make a tray of heavy PVC like pond liner coming a few inches up inside of the walls. The dehumidifier now only deals with condensation from air. Lot of expensive kit! Justifies the 370w or 670w to run that dessicant dehumidifier, which also has no auto on feature. Only preset off.
@JoesAstrophoto
@JoesAstrophoto Год назад
Congrats Russell! Looks awesome and will really transform your hobby.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks mate can’t wait to get it up and running
@woody5109
@woody5109 Год назад
5 hours of travelling, that’s only half way across one of our provinces here in Canada, lol
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Haha, my friend from SA sent me a similar message...5 hours is a long journey for us!! thanks for watching 👍
@AZ4Runner
@AZ4Runner Год назад
Right On Russell!!! Congrats on the XL3, and welcome to the Skyshed Family!! When I got mine, we fit the whole thing (an XL5) in the back of a pickup truck. Wow, Great price for sure!
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Jason thrilled to be part of the family! I might be asking you for advice soon 👍
@davidaylsworth8964
@davidaylsworth8964 Год назад
You’ll enjoy the SkyShed POD. I’ve had mine for ten years now and it’s still going strong. It’s got it’s share of minor issues but it is still completely serviceable. Hope you’ll enjoy your POD! Cheers and clear skies!
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks David. It looks very well made, I'm sure it will last for years to come.
@dumpydalekobservatory
@dumpydalekobservatory Год назад
Congratulations it looks great Russell you're going to love using that, I haven't got a Skyshed pod but it was cheaper. 🙂
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks very much mate.
@alneid2707
@alneid2707 Год назад
Great find Russell! Hope your rains have ended. Cheers!
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much
@stephenlast1897
@stephenlast1897 Год назад
Very exciting Russell . What web site did you find you fined your dome on. The pulsars dome is very good but you need a drive to move it while your imaging
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thank you very much Stephen. I used astro buy and sell. Here's the link www.astrobuysell.com/uk/ It's fantastic, I buy most of my gear from that site
@SydneyDunk
@SydneyDunk Год назад
So jealous mate. One thing - I noticed tall hedges/fence next to the pod. What’s your view of the sky like?
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Duncan. Yes, the hedge is fairly close, but that's north and Doesn't block too much of the sky. The south sky is pretty clear from that part of the garden. It was the only part of the garden I could put it, so didn't have much choice if I'm honest. Thanks for watching.
@hguawcire
@hguawcire Год назад
Congrats Russell! Can't wait to see all the great content to come now that you have an observatory. I'm working on a roll off roof right now myself. :)
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Eric. Good luck with the observatory build.
@billvinson7859
@billvinson7859 Год назад
I am looking for one of these Sky Pod Domes also. Congratulations.
@derekbaker3279
@derekbaker3279 Год назад
Congratulations Russell!👍What an exciting time for you!👍Regarding the price....are you sure that the SkyShed Pod isn't haunted? lol😂
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Derek…haha I hope not 👍
@scottrk4930
@scottrk4930 Год назад
Hi Russell , congrats on the new Pod Dome ! Nice one . I'm sure you'll get tons of suggestions for how to set everything up but if you get a chance have a look for Jason Coon on RU-vid and his March 7th , 2022 Vid called " Astrophotography in my SkyShed Pod ' He does something a little different to the Dome to allow a greater view . It's interesting if nothing else . Cheers !/SRK
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Thanks Scott and thanks very much for the suggestion, I’ll definitely check it out 👍
@indysbike3014
@indysbike3014 Год назад
On the website it´s more than 4000€.
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Yep, it’s also nearly double that to get it delivered to the UK! Thanks for watching
@paulmckeown5672
@paulmckeown5672 Год назад
The wife won't let me put one up. Need to work on that!
@derekbaker3279
@derekbaker3279 Год назад
Note that Russell took Vicky on a wonderful vacation prior to this SkyShed Pod being available...🤔...more than a coincidence?? [..hint...hint...] 😉hahahahaha!😁
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
Good luck with that Paul 🤞
@RussellsAstrophotography
@RussellsAstrophotography Год назад
@@derekbaker3279 haha this is very true…
@Ewanv1970
@Ewanv1970 Год назад
I can beat you by £20! Paid £780 for my POD in 2017. 3 bays like yours
@abulka
@abulka 6 месяцев назад
What’s with that warped door? 😢
@schrodinger3467
@schrodinger3467 6 месяцев назад
Manufactured in CCP China, sold 5-10x the price in the UK. Good job 👍
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