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
   • February 26

2. Best of Observatories: Members' finished observatories

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

3. Best of Observatories: Build progress threads

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

4. Best of Observatories: useful potential suppliers

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

5. What stain, preserver, paint should I use on my tanalised timber obsy?

   By Chris, October 17, 2012
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   • OldSpanner
   • March 29, 2017

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

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

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. Observatory Build Underway 1 2 3 4 19

   By malc-c, April 25, 2011
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   • malc-c
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9. 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

10. Gina's Observatory 1 2 3 4 47

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

11. How to connect to outdoor armoured cable

    By opticalpath, January 26, 2011
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    • great_bear
    • July 29, 2011

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

    By Gina, October 28, 2012
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    • wimvb
    • October 11, 2021

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

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

14. ASIGN Observatory II is back on track!! 1 2 3 4 16

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

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

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

16. Aoraki's build 1 2 3 4 9

    By Aoraki, October 3, 2011
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    • Aoraki
    • September 1, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. The Build begins..part 1, The Pier. 1 2 3 4 9

    By Freff, June 4, 2011
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    • Freff
    • June 2, 2018

21. Bizibilder's (New) Roll off roof Observatory build 1 2 3 4 8

    By Bizibilder, June 1, 2013
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    • iapa
    • June 1, 2017

22. Making A Radio Telescope 1 2 3 4 6

    By MeanEYE, June 6, 2012
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    • Gina
    • September 30, 2014

23. 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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    • ArmyAirForce
    • April 23

24. 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

25. New Observatory in Norfolk UK 1 2 3 4 6

    By mhard26339, March 4, 2014
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    • andrewluck
    • October 16, 2020