DIY Astronomer

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1. Secondary spider parts needed

   By Stu, August 22, 2018
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   • PeterW
   • August 22, 2018

2. TV 101 rear lens cell removal

   By Tiki, August 8, 2018
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   • Floater
   • August 22, 2018

3. Nexus manual go to system

   By Timebandit, August 24, 2016
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   • alanjgreen
   • August 19, 2018

4. Crayford focuser - TW (yet another one)

   By Chriske, August 19, 2018
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   • Chriske
   • August 19, 2018

5. DIY counterweight for my C8 SCT

   By Knighty2112, August 19, 2018
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   • Stu
   • August 19, 2018

6. 2" 3d eyepiece extension tube

   By Atreta, August 9, 2018
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   • Atreta
   • August 18, 2018

7. Black Flocking where can I get some

   By solarboy, July 22, 2018
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   • happy-kat
   • August 18, 2018

8. 3d print 3D printing applications for astronomical use (DIY) 1 2

   By Bamo, August 7, 2018   

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   • PeterW
   • August 18, 2018

9. Missing refractor baffles

   By Ben the Ignorant, August 17, 2018   

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   • Ben the Ignorant
   • August 17, 2018

10. Just an idea Powerbank Counter Balance?

    By Guest, August 16, 2018   

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    • Alien 13
    • August 17, 2018

11. Is it raining?

    By hughgilhespie, August 16, 2018
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    • PaulB
    • August 16, 2018

12. SW Esprit tube ring screw sizes

    By Astrokev, August 10, 2018
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    • Astrokev
    • August 16, 2018

13. Practical electronics textbook recommendations?

    By choochoo_baloo, August 15, 2018
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    • Paul M
    • August 16, 2018

14. Recommendations for an in-line 12V DC power connector

    By choochoo_baloo, July 23, 2018
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    • Gina
    • August 15, 2018

15. DIY telescope bag/case

    By msacco, August 15, 2018
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    • msacco
    • August 15, 2018

16. (Off-Topic) Anyone replaced Fence Panels?

    By Macavity, August 15, 2018
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    • Oddsocks
    • August 15, 2018

17. Skywatcher Tripod (outdoor) Security

    By Macavity, August 15, 2018
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    • Macavity
    • August 15, 2018

18. DIY pier

    By Anthonyexmouth, August 10, 2018
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    • spillage
    • August 15, 2018

19. Cheap DIY Raspberry Pi 3 SkyFi adapter with wifi hotspot.

    By Craig Shaw, August 13, 2018   

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    • 3 replies
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    • kbrown
    • August 14, 2018

20. Does Celestron 12v need regulating?

    By Via, August 14, 2018
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    • Cornelius Varley
    • August 14, 2018

21. Permeable Observatory Flooring? <wibble>

    By Macavity, August 13, 2018
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    • Macavity
    • August 13, 2018

22. Modding my 600D

    By nucleus23, August 6, 2018   

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    • 9 replies
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    • nucleus23
    • August 8, 2018

23. Is an SQM meter DIYable?

    By kbrown, August 7, 2018
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    • Macavity
    • August 8, 2018

24. Focuser BBH + BBH2S (dual speed version)

    By Chriske, August 2, 2018
    • 21 replies
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    • Chriske
    • August 8, 2018

25. Adapting a .965" Orthoscopic to 1.25" (Improved Version)

    By Rocket_the_Raccoon, August 7, 2018
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    • Rocket_the_Raccoon
    • August 7, 2018