herbert@13thfloor.at said: >> Ideally you would like a clear view of the sky from >> about NE clear around to NW (270 degrees). > That would opt for the balcony, as it faces north and extends the slanted > roof, so basically clear view from NE to NW down to the horizon. You are thinking the short way from NE to NW. You want the long way so it includes South. Note the "270" up there. (That assumes you are located well north of the equator.) -- These are my opinions. I hate spam.