DIY Astronomer

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1. Skymax 102 moter focus

   By nightfisher, February 5, 2017
   • 2 replies
   • 645 views
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   • nightfisher
   • February 9, 2017

2. EQ3-2 replacement altitude bolt

   By bendiddley, February 8, 2017
   • 1 reply
   • 394 views
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   • Dr_Ju_ju
   • February 9, 2017

3. Small 3" reflector as finder scope on an 8.5" dob

   By furrysocks2, February 7, 2017
   • 19 replies
   • 1.1k views
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   • furrysocks2
   • February 8, 2017

4. Meet my scope - 8.5" f/7.6 Dobsonian Newt.

   By furrysocks, March 27, 2013
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   • fiestazetecmk2
   • February 8, 2017

5. EQ3-2 Polarscope Grub Screw Size

   By bendiddley, February 7, 2017
   • 1 reply
   • 654 views
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   • MarkyD
   • February 8, 2017

6. Tap top cap dob az bearings

   By furrysocks2, February 4, 2017
   • 3 replies
   • 713 views
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   • furrysocks2
   • February 8, 2017

7. Foam for DIY Ep case

   By Guest, February 6, 2017
   • 1 reply
   • 372 views
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   • Ant
   • February 6, 2017

8. Phono leads

   By Daz69, February 5, 2017
   • 5 replies
   • 543 views
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   • Daz69
   • February 5, 2017

9. DIY Telescope Power Supply

   By MnB Deano, February 4, 2017   

   • 12vdc
   • power supply
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • 12vdc
     • power supply
     • self build
     • diy
   • 14 replies
   • 3.6k views
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   • MnB Deano
   • February 5, 2017

10. Widefield rig for QSI

    By JohnC64, February 4, 2017
    • 1 reply
    • 612 views
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    • happy-kat
    • February 4, 2017

11. 12v battery. voltage regulator required?

    By abhoriel, February 4, 2017
    • 6 replies
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    • RayD
    • February 4, 2017

12. Some improvements to my DIY travel counterweight

    By michael.h.f.wilkinson, February 2, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 531 views
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    • michael.h.f.wilkinson
    • February 2, 2017

13. Which goes where...confused about wiring.... 1 2

    By SkyBound, February 1, 2017
    • 27 replies
    • 2k views
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    • RayD
    • February 2, 2017

14. PIER MOUNT FOR MY EQ

    By Orionstar, January 30, 2017   

    • pier
    • astrophotography
    • (and 1 more)

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      • pier
      • astrophotography
      • eq
    • 5 replies
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    • Kropster
    • February 1, 2017

15. DIY "travel counterweight" for EQ3/2

    By michael.h.f.wilkinson, February 1, 2017
    • 6 replies
    • 725 views
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    • michael.h.f.wilkinson
    • February 1, 2017

16. Can you guess what it is yet? 1 2

    By steppenwolf, January 17, 2017
    • 32 replies
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    • steppenwolf
    • February 1, 2017

17. DIY Dob Equatorial Platform

    By westmarch, January 31, 2017   

    • dobsonian
    • equatorial mount
    • 6 replies
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    • westmarch
    • January 31, 2017

18. LED Dimmer based dew controller

    By Alan White, January 22, 2017
    • 11 replies
    • 966 views
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    • Alan White
    • January 31, 2017

19. refractor Which Focuser?

    By angusb1, January 31, 2017   

    • focuser
    • atm
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • focuser
      • atm
      • istar
    • 4 replies
    • 959 views
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    • angusb1
    • January 31, 2017

20. 3d printed finderscope extender

    By glowingturnip, January 21, 2017
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • glowingturnip
    • January 31, 2017

21. Mousemat eye shield

    By Mognet, January 31, 2017
    • 0 replies
    • 379 views
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    • Mognet
    • January 31, 2017

22. Secondary mirror hub and vanes. How easy to build?

    By Daz69, January 30, 2017
    • 4 replies
    • 454 views
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    • Daz69
    • January 30, 2017

23. Easy to remove mirror adhesive??

    By PeterW, January 27, 2017
    • 2 replies
    • 410 views
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    • PeterW
    • January 27, 2017

24. Diffraction spike mask?

    By Dave_D, January 26, 2017
    • 16 replies
    • 4.3k views
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    • Moonshane
    • January 27, 2017

25. Alternative Ascom Focuser Hardwear?

    By sulaco, January 24, 2017
    • 2 replies
    • 545 views
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    • sulaco
    • January 25, 2017