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A big improvement to the primary mirror cell, is to remove the mirror clips, and use silicon adhesive on each of the contact points of the primary mirror to the cell, and the pillars that hold the clips to the mirror. Let it cure for a couple of days and it will securely hold the mirror. I have been using this method for at least the last 22 years on all my primary mirrors up to and including a 12 1/2 inch full fitness mirror. You get rid of the defraction caused by those clips in front of the mirror, and the possibility of scratching the outer edge of the mirror because of their contact with the front surface. As an experiment, I even hung a 10 inch blank upside down for a year that had been secured only with silicon adhesive. It’s securely held the blank with no problems. If you need to remove the mirror to say, aluminize it, silicon adhesive can easily be cut with a hacksaw blade from the mirror and removed by peeling off. The silicon also has the advantage it will not pinch the mirror, as either the mirror or itself, expand or contract with the temperature.

Thx for video

Just discovering astro and affinity - really useful tutorial. Many thanks 🙂

Can't you just put tube rings on it and throw it on a vixen rail? That would make mounting a piece of cake.

I own a dslr camera how do I download my images to a desktop computer? I also have a two 585 MC yet can't figure out how to do a download. I joined a local astronomy club 2 days ago but have heard nothing from the group yet. Your video is good. Thank you for your help.

This video is so helpful, the other software programs are so complicated. I'm looking forward to post processing my photos from my seestar 50.

Sorry Stace, I only just caught on to this build. Now following with interest. Looking forward to seeing it up n running... and y'know, some break in the clouds!

Brilliant work. What are the dimensions of the actual frame?

Well done, but I don't have a good feeling about using two concrete blocks as a telescope pier.

Do you have to merge each adjustment layer before moving on to the next, or can you leave them as-is?

Look fab can’t wait to see the finished item 👍😁

Looks very nice! I want one, too 🙂 Have you made the cute drawing of Luna shown in the first seconds of the video?

It's coming along nicely Stace I'm betting it won't be long before you get a first light with it.

This is great Stace. I am 68 and I am finding it increasingly harder to set up and break down everytime I want to go out so I miss quite a few of those rare clear nights. I need something like this

Nice work! I'm still pondering copying your breeze-block pillar idea.

I'm interested to know the cheapest way to get the best image (ok...aren't we all?)... What do you think about getting a cheap Newtonian. Remove the alumination/reflexion coating from the secondary or the primari or both. It should remove 99.999999% of light. Then you can use a H alpha filter on the eyepiece?

Very nice, do you need a dehumidifier when your equipment is inside?

We always knew you were clever but this is impressive !

Will you be adding a sign?

Well done, for someone self confessed as having no experience at all at this type of thing, you have done an amazing job and should be very proud of your achievement here, there are many people who claim to be good DIY’ers who would have struggled….kudos to you..👏🏻👏🏻

Excellent progress! Love the one handed operation of the roof with those runners!

Nice work! A word went right past me at 0:40 -- what was it?

Nice work, such a simple design, meant in a good way. No over thinking it, a solid dry space for the telescope and mount, ready to go on short notice.

Brilliant and making such good progress too, you'll be imaging by the weekend 👌. Much better than I could ever attempt well done

Hi, looks really good. Can you give any more details about the rails you used?

It's coming along nicely Stace looks like it will be complete soon, clear skies

It's looking good.

Superb endeavor Stace. Ad Astra.

Looking brilliant, well done. You'll be up and running soon 😊

Well done Stace! Can’t wait to see it complete and in operation. One day I’ll build up the courage to build one.

It's looking great 👍

Wow! I know this video is 3 years old, but it's new to me. I am an astrophotography newbie. I learned more about processing images with PS by watching this one video than I have by watching dozens of others. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge.

Glad to see your back!!

Good to see you back

Have you heard of Chiro, the faithful dog of the late Akira Fujii, noted Japanese astrophotographer? At one time Chiro was named director of an observatory. Also I seem to recall Chiro found a freshly fallen meteorite -- which is probably the only kind of astronomical discovery a dog can make. Maybe Luna should be the honorary director of your observatory.

Congratulations en nice to see you back on your channel clear skies

Why can't Sharpcap write software to do an all sky polar align like the ASIAIR? I can see Polaris above my roof and use my polar scope but I run afowl of the roof when having to rotate the RA.

Great Progress so far, this will make the world of difference to the hobby…👍🏻

Welcome back Stace

Great to see you back. Saw you posted on SGL you are building this, looking forward to it. Plus congratulations to you guys on your marriage since I last saw your posts 😊

Nice to see you back in the garden

What is the pedestal made of ?? It looks like cinder blocks.

Nice to see you back neighbour, under our Birmingham skies. Obsy is looking tidy, should be done in time for the winter season?

Looking good 👍

Nice tidy little observatory that's going to turn out to be, I look forward to the next installment.

Merlin and I are glad to see that you and Luna are back in action.

Looking forward to the results!

Those of us who were amateur astronomers 50 years ago may remember the silver shower cap that came on the Criterion RV-6...

Great Tutorial, but If your using ‘Infinity for Ipad’ like I have been struggling to use ( its very complex) many of those features are not available unfortunately 😢

This is a wonderful presentation, the best I’ve found. Post processing is the key for me in upgrading my equipment.