DIY Astronomer

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1. Baader UFC and RASA 8 problems

   By fwm891, November 2, 2019
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   • fwm891
   • August 1, 2021

2. Secondary Mirror question

   By Astroscot2, July 31, 2021
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   • Astroscot2
   • July 31, 2021

3. Bench Grinder wheel balancing.

   By banjaxed, July 30, 2021
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   • Dr_Ju_ju
   • July 31, 2021

4. Mirror O Matic

   By astrosathya, July 7, 2021   

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   • astrosathya
   • July 26, 2021

5. Amateur telescope making

   By astrosathya, July 21, 2021   

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   • Chriske
   • July 24, 2021

6. Yet another DIY star tracker and auto focuser

   By rsarwar, April 30, 2021
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   • SaberJeff
   • July 24, 2021

7. From 130p to 130pds…the hard way.

   By chemistorge, July 22, 2021
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   • Marvin Jenkins
   • July 23, 2021

8. How do you fit assorted electronics boxes on the mount?

   By old_eyes, April 2, 2021
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   • chemistorge
   • July 20, 2021

9. DIY Canon DSLR DC PSU

   By MattGoo, December 1, 2013   

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   • chemistorge
   • July 20, 2021

10. Ardinio goto for eq3-2

    By ShaunyC, January 24, 2021
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    • chemistorge
    • July 20, 2021

11. 3D Printers? 1 2 3 4

    By DaveS, December 30, 2020
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    • StevieDvd
    • July 20, 2021

12. 3D dust caps. 1 2

    By Chaz2b, June 2, 2021
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    • adyj1
    • July 17, 2021

13. StellarMate and RPi4

    By Brownthunder93, July 13, 2021
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    • KP82
    • July 15, 2021

14. AstroEQ MEGA Shield upgrade

    By chemistorge, July 15, 2021
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    • chemistorge
    • July 15, 2021

15. Tool to block primary mirror reflections.

    By wookie1965, July 12, 2021
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    • Richard Wesson
    • July 13, 2021

16. CC6 balance weight.

    By Steve Clay, July 10, 2021
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    • Steve Clay
    • July 10, 2021

17. DIY EQ Platform for 16'' GSO Dob (+lower assembly rebuild and other mods)

    By FrankRyanJr, July 9, 2021
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    • fwm891
    • July 9, 2021

18. EQ6 belt drive modification 1 2 3 4 11

    By George, October 9, 2011
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    • miralem
    • July 8, 2021

19. First time mirror grinding - 6" F4.5ish 1 2

    By DuncanC, May 8, 2021
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    • davidc135
    • July 7, 2021

20. Polar scope mount 3d printed for the Skywatcher AZ-GTI

    By sammak127, July 1, 2021
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    • sammak127
    • July 5, 2021

21. Silvering mirror - any experience?

    By Michele Scotti, June 26, 2021
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    • The Admiral
    • July 1, 2021

22. Semi Permanent Light Shroud and Focuser Mod for Heritage 150p

    By Chris, July 30, 2020
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    • Chris
    • June 28, 2021

23. Yet another printed Falcon9/Heavy (scale 1:59)

    By Chriske, May 21, 2021
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    • Chriske
    • June 28, 2021

24. 16" Grab 'n Go Dobsonian?

    By tomato, June 24, 2021
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    • malc-c
    • June 24, 2021

25. TinTin's Rocket

    By Chriske, March 13, 2021
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    • Chriske
    • June 24, 2021