DIY Astronomer

7,554 topics in this forum

1. EQMod cable.

   By Grierson, March 10, 2020
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   • kbrown
   • March 11, 2020

2. Gaining Focus - Upgrade, mod, or replace? 1 2 3

   By Fo_Cuss, November 5, 2019
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   • Fo_Cuss
   • March 10, 2020

3. Darkstar 12" f/6 dob restoration 1 2

   By JamesF, February 25, 2020
   • 25 replies
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   • AdeKing
   • March 9, 2020

4. DIY low-profile crayford focuser... can it be done ?

   By DanyalAG, March 8, 2020
   • 2 replies
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   • DanyalAG
   • March 9, 2020

5. Stellarmate OS on Raspberry PI 4 4gb 1 2 3

   By Astro-Geek, August 14, 2019
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   • CedricTheBrave
   • March 8, 2020

6. AllSky Optics build blog article

   By dfisherows, March 5, 2020
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   • dfisherows
   • March 5, 2020

7. Flat frame light box - test for even illumination

   By Jammy, February 7, 2019
   • 21 replies
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   • Jammy
   • March 4, 2020

8. All Sky Camera build - with RPi - Power supply suggestions or advice

   By teoria_del_big_bang, February 14, 2020
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   • teoria_del_big_bang
   • March 4, 2020

9. Electronics help, 7.4v from 12v. 1 2

   By Daz69, February 6, 2017
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   • OpusElite
   • March 2, 2020

10. How to mount a Smartphone on a telescope????

    By Nibor, January 3, 2013
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    • R.frankish
    • March 2, 2020

11. DIY Counterweight Bushes

    By SnakeyJ, February 16, 2020
    • 14 replies
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    • SnakeyJ
    • March 1, 2020

12. The joys of owning an old banger of a scope 1 2

    By markse68, July 20, 2019
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    • markse68
    • February 26, 2020

13. 3d printed tracker

    By Dave_D, January 15, 2020
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    • saac
    • February 24, 2020

14. Glue for camping mattress foam?

    By Rusted, February 20, 2020
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    • Rusted
    • February 22, 2020

15. SQM-L straylight blocker.

    By PeterW, February 1, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 407 views
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    • JamesF
    • February 20, 2020

16. Mapping local skyglow sources

    By discardedastro, February 19, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 298 views
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    • PeterW
    • February 20, 2020

17. Wireless HEQ5 Pro mount control

    By davemorl, February 20, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 638 views
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    • kbrown
    • February 20, 2020

18. ASI294 + Nikon lens adapter

    By fwm891, February 18, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 593 views
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    • fwm891
    • February 20, 2020

19. AllSky with Altair Camera

    By graemesmith, January 27, 2020
    • 8 replies
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    • JamesF
    • February 19, 2020

20. DIY Eyepiece Projection Adapter

    By kbrown, February 15, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 698 views
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    • kbrown
    • February 19, 2020

21. Powerline Adapter Ethernet to Observatory. 1 2

    By Astro-Geek, February 17, 2020
    • 33 replies
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    • Astro-Geek
    • February 18, 2020

22. Motor for RA axis on modified Dobsonian mount?

    By sploo, February 18, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • sploo
    • February 18, 2020

23. Lakeside Motor Focuser - Temperature Sensor

    By Mart, February 15, 2020
    • 3 replies
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    • Dr_Ju_ju
    • February 17, 2020

24. 3D printed focus motor bracket

    By Jonk, February 12, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 411 views
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    • Jonk
    • February 17, 2020

25. EQ Platform height of centre of gravity ??

    By Astro-Geek, February 16, 2020
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    • Astro-Geek
    • February 16, 2020