DIY Astronomer

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1. Modding my new Skywatcher Skyliner 200p dobsonian

   By sockgoblin, August 25, 2016   

   • 200p
   • dobsonian
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   • sockgoblin
   • August 28, 2016

2. How to power a Powertech usb hub

   By Astronut1982, August 27, 2016
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   • Astronut1982
   • August 28, 2016

3. DSLR cooler - 4 wire fan wiring?

   By michaelmorris, August 26, 2016
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   • michaelmorris
   • August 26, 2016

4. Camera tripod adaptor

   By Guest, August 24, 2016
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   • Guest
   • August 25, 2016

5. help needed with relays

   By msh1, August 16, 2016
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   • msh1
   • August 24, 2016

6. Observing chair and solar filter made of wood.

   By Guest Tuomo, August 22, 2016
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   • Guest
   • August 22, 2016

7. Cloud Sensor

   By SilverAstro, August 13, 2016   

   • cloud sensor
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   • SilverAstro
   • August 21, 2016

8. Engineering challenge for camera slider.

   By cjdawson, August 20, 2016
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   • cjdawson
   • August 21, 2016

9. Single-truss 12" Newtonian for an EQ mount

   By GreatAttractor, August 20, 2016
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   • GreatAttractor
   • August 21, 2016

10. Arduino - FAIL

    By StuartJPP, August 12, 2016
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    • SilverAstro
    • August 20, 2016

11. Replacement Spikes for Tripod

    By AlistairW, August 20, 2016
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    • AlistairW
    • August 20, 2016

12. mirror Long focus mirror

    By Phar2wild, August 14, 2016   

    • long
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    • Demon Barber
    • August 20, 2016

13. Mirror mounting preferences/opinions

    By joe1950, August 16, 2016
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    • joe1950
    • August 19, 2016

14. Power cable question

    By iamjulian, August 17, 2016
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    • cjdawson
    • August 18, 2016

15. Control of laser diode

    By Guest, August 16, 2016
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    • saac
    • August 18, 2016

16. Thumbscrews for Polar scope

    By pel, September 29, 2012   

    • diy polar thumb screws
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    • wookie1965
    • August 17, 2016

17. Removing all unwanted parts of a DSLR to make a minimal weight and volume astro camera 1 2 3 4 5

    By Gina, May 22, 2014
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    • jimboozle
    • August 17, 2016

18. connecter between FTDI rs232/USB and RJ45 cable

    By deafasabat, August 5, 2016
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    • deafasabat
    • August 16, 2016

19. Finally finished my az3 modification

    By Knighty2112, August 14, 2016   

    • az3
    • mod
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      • mod
      • modification
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    • Knighty2112
    • August 15, 2016

20. Automated observatory cooling

    By Peje, August 10, 2016
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    • Peje
    • August 15, 2016

21. Lathe work.

    By bluemaxroe, August 14, 2016
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    • purgitoria
    • August 14, 2016

22. Clear Sky, IR or Thermal

    By SilverAstro, August 12, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • SilverAstro
    • August 14, 2016

23. DSLR COOL BOX COMA CORRECTOR DEW ISSUE

    By Adam J, August 13, 2016   

    • dslr
    • cool box
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    • Adam J
    • August 13, 2016

24. Celestron C6-N

    By spillage, August 12, 2016
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    • spillage
    • August 12, 2016

25. Powering an EQ5

    By Moonshane, August 9, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • Moonshane
    • August 11, 2016