DIY Observatories

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1. Fire and Theft: How can we avoid it and stay safe?

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   By Sp@ce_d, July 13, 2011
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2. Best of Observatories: Planning threads

   By Helen, June 21, 2011
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3. Best of Observatories: Build progress threads

   By Helen, June 21, 2011
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4. Best of Observatories: useful potential suppliers

   By Helen, June 21, 2011
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5. Best of Observatories: Members' finished observatories

   By Helen, May 31, 2011
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6. JamesF's observatory build

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   By JamesF, May 28
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7. Pulsar 2.2 m Dome roller design

   By tomato, June 12
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8. Astrokev's ROR - The Build

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   By Astrokev, July 2, 2017
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9. Need Some Guidance on Siting an Observatory

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   By russellhq, May 27
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10. A perfectly good observatory... in bits!!!

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    By swag72, April 19
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11. DaveS's Obsy Build. First thoughts.

    By DaveS, May 29
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12. Metal dome interior lining

    By sboogert, May 2, 2017   

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13. Observatory paint

    By Skipper Billy, April 30
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14. observatory DIY rotating Nissen Hut or Pulsar 2.7m?

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    By Rusted, March 20, 2017   

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    • Gina
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15. Budget Observatory for 12 inch Dob.

    By Geoff Barnes, June 5
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16. LED lighting suggestions ??

    By Skipper Billy, April 20
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    • Gina
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17. Is there such a thing as a reliable USB hub?

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    By Penguin, April 14   

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    • carastro
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18. How many wheels for a rolling roof?

    By Astrokev, May 11
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19. Split roof thoughts

    By jimdrever, May 4
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    • Gina
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20. EPDM rubber roofing

    By Astrokev, May 24
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    • Gina
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21. FH Brundle V-groove track

    By JamesF, May 31
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22. The Build begins..part 1, The Pier.

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    By Freff, June 4, 2011
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23. What to look for in an observatory site?

    By Swoop1, May 31
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24. Gina's Mini Dome Observatory for Widefield Imaging Rig

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    By Gina, April 28, 2017   

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25. OSB or Ply ?

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    By Astrokev, May 26
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