DIY Observatories

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1. Fire and Theft: How can we avoid it and stay safe? 1 2 3 4 5

   By Sp@ce_d, July 13, 2011
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   • Will_does_astro
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2. Best of Observatories: Members' finished observatories

   By Helen, May 31, 2011
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   • May 31, 2011

3. Best of Observatories: useful potential suppliers

   By Helen, June 21, 2011
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   • June 21, 2011

4. Best of Observatories: Build progress threads

   By Helen, June 21, 2011
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   • Helen
   • June 21, 2011

5. Astrokev's ROR - The Build 1 2 3 4 53

   By Astrokev, July 2, 2017
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   • RAR_MI_USA
   • February 26, 2020

6. Gina's Observatory 1 2 3 4 47

   By Gina, May 17, 2011
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   • Gina
   • November 21, 2011

7. Gina's Observatory - The Build 1 2 3 4 46

   By Gina, September 15, 2011
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   • teleskopjo
   • August 15, 2012

8. JamesF's observatory build 1 2 3 4 42

   By JamesF, May 28, 2018
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   • October 14, 2019

9. the yesyes observatory - the build 1 2 3 4 31

   By yesyes, May 25, 2013
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   • K3ny0n
   • December 21, 2015

10. Gina's Observatory Roll-Off-Roof Automation 1 2 3 4 30

    By Gina, October 28, 2012
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11. Observatory Build Underway 1 2 3 4 19

    By malc-c, April 25, 2011
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12. From Micro Obsy to Dual Pier Observatory - via Hard Work, RSI, Back Ache & Melting Credit Card! 1 2 3 4 17

    By ArmyAirForce, April 17, 2022
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13. ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! 1 2 3 4 16

    By ASIGN_Baz, July 14, 2012
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    • February 27, 2016

14. DaveS's Obsy Build Thread 1 2 3 4 15

    By DaveS, October 8, 2019
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    • iapa
    • November 23, 2020

15. Gina's Mini Widefield Imaging Observatory 1 2 3 4 15

    By Gina, September 20, 2014
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    • Shibby
    • August 25, 2017

16. Chris's Obsy build 1 2 3 4 15

    By Chris, April 3, 2012
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    • Chris
    • February 21, 2013

17. Gina's Mini Dome Observatory for Widefield Imaging Rig 1 2 3 4 14

    By Gina, April 28, 2017   

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    • Gina
    • August 23, 2019

18. 50/50 Roll off build 1 2 3 4 13

    By Yawning Angel, June 23, 2018
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    • Swoop1
    • September 2, 2020

19. the yesyes observatory - let the planning begin 1 2 3 4 13

    By yesyes, November 13, 2012
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    • yesyes
    • November 14, 2013

20. The Observing Area Build 1 2 3 4 13

    By Alan White, July 18, 2019
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    • badhex
    • July 30, 2023

21. Pier and Pier Base Construction 1 2 3 4 11

    By souls33k3r, June 24, 2019
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    • souls33k3r
    • August 30, 2019

22. a remote unmanned pico observatory 1 2 3 4 11

    By Gonzo, October 27, 2013
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    • Gonzo
    • September 21, 2020

23. Gina's Observatory Build - Abbreviated - Finishing Touches and Improvements 1 2 3 4 10

    By Gina, January 7, 2013
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    • Gina
    • April 18, 2014

24. Wetherview DIY obsy build begins 1 2 3 4 9

    By pritc, May 6, 2010
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    • nlondonlad
    • May 12, 2016

25. Started my Observatory 1 2 3 4 9

    By paul11, October 8, 2010
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    • Foodfanatic
    • June 23, 2012