DIY Astronomer

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1. New (to me) Orion Optics SX150 f6 Newtonian - planned mods 1 2

   By Moonshane, December 21, 2011
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   • Moonshane
   • January 3, 2012

2. Carton 100mm f/13 Refractor Project 1 2

   By johninderby, October 24, 2011
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   • Gina
   • December 31, 2011

3. Christmas Project - Refurbished 10" Reflector

   By steppenwolf, December 30, 2011
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   • Astrokev
   • December 31, 2011

4. I've Been Busy!

   By cabby, December 30, 2011
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   • cabby
   • December 30, 2011

5. Illuminating SW 9x50 finderscope reticle

   By Gina, December 24, 2011
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   • Gina
   • December 29, 2011

6. technical help - binocular chair

   By asset189, December 20, 2011
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   • asset189
   • December 27, 2011

7. DIY electroluminescent panel

   By ched, December 26, 2011
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   • steppenwolf
   • December 27, 2011

8. Simple Bahtinov mask construction

   By Bizibilder, November 3, 2010
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   • Psychobilly
   • December 24, 2011

9. Fitting a 2" Focuser to SkyWatcher 150PL Newt OTA 1 2

   By johninderby, November 10, 2010
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   • johninderby
   • December 24, 2011

10. How to build a Truss Dob in your garage/workshop CONT.....

    By captainlee, December 21, 2011
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    • swamp thing
    • December 23, 2011

11. Webcam Mod wiring 1 2 3 4 9

    By malc-c, March 13, 2011
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    • visioo
    • December 23, 2011

12. Free passive obsy dehumidifier - workable? 1 2 3

    By ollypenrice, December 12, 2011
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    • Balder
    • December 22, 2011

13. home made power box finished

    By Epicyclus Dave, December 12, 2011
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    • Epicyclus Dave
    • December 22, 2011

14. Dew Prevention From the Inside?

    By Carbon Brush, December 10, 2011
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    • rfdesigner
    • December 22, 2011

15. Opto Isolator?

    By A320Flyer, December 21, 2011
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    • A320Flyer
    • December 22, 2011

16. New Project: Mini-Dob for the kids

    By michael.h.f.wilkinson, December 16, 2011
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    • michael.h.f.wilkinson
    • December 21, 2011

17. Homemade bahtinov mask - advice needed

    By WayBig, December 19, 2011
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    • Quatermass
    • December 20, 2011

18. Tonight im taking a hammer to my CCD

    By Earl, December 19, 2011
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    • ollypenrice
    • December 20, 2011

19. My new Equatorial Platform

    By jdg600, December 18, 2011
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    • Matthew
    • December 19, 2011

20. a few simple mods on my scope

    By scoob-1979, December 18, 2011
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    • scoob-1979
    • December 18, 2011

21. CG5, Shoestring guide port and QH5Y

    By eid, December 17, 2011
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    • eid
    • December 17, 2011

22. DIY Motor focus

    By fwm891, December 14, 2011
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    • Gina
    • December 15, 2011

23. EQ6Pro Belt Mod notes

    By chrisshillito, December 12, 2011
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    • chrisshillito
    • December 14, 2011

24. 12V blanket heater for observing table/ eyepiece box/ scope cover???

    By Merlin66, November 25, 2008
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    • Merlin66
    • December 13, 2011

25. Dew Shield - not my idea

    By FrankieValley, December 3, 2011
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    • Pitsmoor Col
    • December 12, 2011