DIY Astronomer

7,554 topics in this forum

1. Removing secondary from GSO(?) holder

   By markse68, September 6, 2021
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   • markse68
   • September 7, 2021

2. RaspberryPi + HQ Camera All Sky Camera Build

   By davefi, September 19, 2020
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   • Jonk
   • September 4, 2021

3. dew problems with all sky camera

   By iwols, August 22, 2021
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   • Jonk
   • September 3, 2021

4. Home made ONAG (On-Axis Guider)

   By Sevo, March 8, 2020
   • 10 replies
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   • WatchObservatory
   • September 1, 2021

5. Skyshed POD flooring.

   By Astro-Geek, April 26, 2020
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   • Astro-Geek
   • August 31, 2021

6. Keep it safe..! 1 2 3

   By Chriske, March 13, 2020
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   • Viktiste
   • August 31, 2021

7. Heat reflecting tarp

   By faulksy, August 29, 2021
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   • faulksy
   • August 29, 2021

8. Astronomy Hacks

   By Ags, August 29, 2021
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   • lenscap
   • August 29, 2021

9. Svbony SV105 camera - any idea what lens I need for an allsky ?

   By powerlord, August 22, 2021
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   • powerlord
   • August 26, 2021

10. Automating My Scope Cover and Bahtinov Mask

    By AMcD, April 10, 2021
    • 9 replies
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    • AMcD
    • August 25, 2021

11. Light engineering procurement question.

    By ollypenrice, August 25, 2021
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    • Alien 13
    • August 25, 2021

12. Show us your handles!

    By Barry-W-Fenner, August 18, 2021
    • 15 replies
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    • Barry-W-Fenner
    • August 23, 2021

13. 'Sonotube' OTA ( ex Photon 200 mm f4)

    By benzomobile, August 22, 2021
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    • benzomobile
    • August 22, 2021

14. Boltsize

    By steviebee, August 17, 2021
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    • steviebee
    • August 17, 2021

15. Does anyone else get 77 degrees when measuring an ADM (Vixen mini) dovetail angle?

    By MercianDabbler, August 11, 2021
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    • MercianDabbler
    • August 12, 2021

16. INDI mini cloud/weather monitor 1 2

    By wimvb, February 2, 2020   

    • indi
    • cloud monitor
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      • cloud monitor
      • weather station
      • esp32
      • mlx90614
      • bme280
    • 28 replies
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    • wimvb
    • August 11, 2021

17. Sharpening Drill Bits?

    By Macavity, July 17, 2021
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    • Paul M
    • August 11, 2021

18. Skycam Sensor Temperature

    By kirkster501, June 25, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 491 views
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    • Jonk
    • August 10, 2021

19. A few mods to my dob

    By faulksy, August 7, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 816 views
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    • wookie1965
    • August 8, 2021

20. DIY Star Charts 1 2

    By Ags, May 6, 2021
    • 45 replies
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    • Ags
    • August 8, 2021

21. DIY optical rig for adjusting camera tilt (video)

    By Corpze, August 7, 2021
    • 0 replies
    • 507 views
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    • Corpze
    • August 7, 2021

22. Vixen DMD-3 motor controller

    By Pixies, June 28, 2021   

    • stepper motor controllers
    • electronic repairs
    • 1 reply
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    • Pixies
    • August 6, 2021

23. What bearings to use?

    By Asoor, July 31, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 656 views
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    • johninderby
    • August 5, 2021

24. DIY Optical rig for aligning cameras and collimators

    By Corpze, July 29, 2021   

    • ccd
    • cmos
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      • cmos
      • collimation
      • tilt
      • camera
      • imaging
      • rig
      • optics
    • 8 replies
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    • Corpze
    • August 5, 2021

25. 3D printed 200mm dovetail bar remix.

    By Chaz2b, August 4, 2021
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    • 519 views
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    • Chaz2b
    • August 4, 2021