DIY Roll-Away Observatory Slideshow

I spent a couple of years doing the ole Astro Setup Dance. As I am getting older and my back weaker I began designing a modest roll-off observatory. It had to be affordable and something I could do by myself.
The slideshow shows my progress as I built a roll-away style observatory for my Celestron EdgeHD 8" telescope.
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[@pim1234]

Beautiful !!

[@montygiavelli8125]

This is a very nice DIY video, just what I was looking for. I like the fact that it is insulated and with the doors closed the inside is pretty sealed up. I will add electricity and a small dehumidifier.
Does the floor roll away or does it stay with the pier ???
Monty

[@deepskytrekkin9600]

Just the upper portion rolls back and forth on an aluminum track. There are two floors, one that is split and hinges up to allow the observatory to roll back and forth and one that is lower and is stationary ( no split 5:48 ). Note the split floor is not strong enough to stand on. I can set things on it for storage when not in use. For the split see 1:32 also 6:30 shows them in their up position and 6:43 in their down position.
I do have electricity. The shelf in the back is were I set my laptop 4:50. There are also Red LED lights at the ceiling. And an electrical line conditioner between the house current and the observatory.

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See may Astrophotography images at:
www.primeportraits.com/PublicGalleriesGeneralPhotogra/Astrophotography/i-4cpjXG3