DIY Astronomer

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1. Patio slabs to rest tripod on.

   By Philobr, November 9, 2021
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   • CaseyAstro
   • November 18, 2021

2. A Miniture GOTO Telescope

   By gazza25, October 29, 2021
   • 4 replies
   • 798 views
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   • vlaiv
   • November 18, 2021

3. DIY direct drive mount 1 2 3

   By EarthLife, October 21, 2021
   • 50 replies
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   • EarthLife
   • November 16, 2021

4. Tal 2 mount DEC bearing overhaul- please help 1 2

   By markse68, June 23, 2019
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   • Retro
   • November 12, 2021

5. Scope cover/insulating blanket

   By Horwig, November 9, 2021
   • 4 replies
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   • Horwig
   • November 11, 2021

6. Looking For Strong, 50mm Wide, Clear, Double-Sided Tape.

   By StuartJPP, November 10, 2021
   • 0 replies
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   • StuartJPP
   • November 10, 2021

7. Melting PLA under scope cover 1 2

   By AbsolutelyN, August 13, 2021
   • 31 replies
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   • teoria_del_big_bang
   • November 9, 2021

8. DIY 3D printed "horseshoe" style mount for my Turret Triple Imaging Rig.

   By Gina, October 31, 2021
   • 14 replies
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   • Gina
   • November 8, 2021

9. Dew band- polarity sensitive?

   By NGC 1502, November 5, 2021
   • 2 replies
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   • fifeskies
   • November 5, 2021

10. My DIY solution to easily aim my SkyGuider Pro at a selected target

    By soundwave, July 30, 2021
    • 2 replies
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    • gazza25
    • November 4, 2021

11. Shortening a 5v cable.

    By Nigella Bryant, November 2, 2021
    • 12 replies
    • 695 views
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    • Jonk
    • November 2, 2021

12. Adding a fan to Bresser Dob

    By Stardaze, October 26, 2021
    • 24 replies
    • 875 views
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    • Piero
    • October 29, 2021

13. Wanted Eq6 shim kit

    By solarboy, May 2, 2019
    • 10 replies
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    • spillage
    • October 28, 2021

14. Triple NB imaging rig with remote camera rotation using a turret system.

    By Gina, October 26, 2021   

    • tripleimaging
    • wf
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      • wf
      • nb
      • turret
      • remote
    • 9 replies
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    • Swoop1
    • October 28, 2021

15. Nexstar 127 SLT first DIY Modifications

    By Andrew stuart, November 28, 2020
    • 9 replies
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    • boulderbelly
    • October 25, 2021

16. Cleaning a telescope mirror a different way

    By Chris, September 23, 2021
    • 23 replies
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    • Laurieast
    • October 25, 2021

17. Adjustable adapter plate for Sony Samyang 135

    By tomato, October 11, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 471 views
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    • Ian Thrax
    • October 21, 2021

18. Roll off Roof safety switch

    By Padraig, August 30, 2021
    • 15 replies
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    • Ian Thrax
    • October 19, 2021

19. Lightbox for taking Flats

    By Stargazer33, December 30, 2019   

    • light
    • flats
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      • light
      • flats
      • box
      • diy
    • 10 replies
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    • Ian Thrax
    • October 19, 2021

20. Free 3D-Printed Flats Box designs

    By A320Flyer, July 30, 2021
    • 18 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Ian Thrax
    • October 19, 2021

21. How to clean a vintage lens ?

    By Malpi12, October 12, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 914 views
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    • wulfrun
    • October 19, 2021

22. Permanent Polar scope Reticle Centring 1 2

    By sbooder, December 9, 2011
    • 25 replies
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    • Acrab67
    • October 18, 2021

23. Experimental 3D printed equatorial wedge for older SW SynScan mounts

    By Mognet, August 12, 2021
    • 23 replies
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    • Gasman
    • October 18, 2021

24. Table for Heritage 150p tabletop dob

    By MiladyB, October 18, 2021   

    • heritage 150p
    • dobsonian
    • 0 replies
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    • MiladyB
    • October 18, 2021

25. Gem pipe mount advice required

    By MrZuiko, October 17, 2021
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    • 343 views
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    • MrZuiko
    • October 17, 2021