DIY Observatories

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1. Singlin's Observatory Build 1 2

   By Singlin, October 8, 2013
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   • Singlin
   • October 31, 2013

2. NEQ6 Pier Adapter

   By Slim, October 31, 2013
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   • Slim
   • October 31, 2013

3. Pier designs/plan/measurements. 1 2 3

   By K3ny0n, October 13, 2013
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   • K3ny0n
   • October 30, 2013

4. Damp and damage

   By rfdesigner, October 29, 2013
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   • redfox1971
   • October 29, 2013

5. Storm Alert..... 1 2 3 4

   By laser_jock99, October 25, 2013
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   • SnakeyJ
   • October 29, 2013

6. Ideas for Pier Extension 1 2

   By Gina, October 25, 2013
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   • JamesF
   • October 27, 2013

7. Basic design question - visual observer's comfort...

   By IanH, September 23, 2013
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   • jambouk
   • October 27, 2013

8. Ok so it's not a DIY observatory !

   By Newfie, August 31, 2013
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   • r3i
   • October 26, 2013

9. Pier and roll off cover, mostly pics 1 2 3 4

   By Petrol, May 3, 2012
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   • gary1968
   • October 25, 2013

10. Preparations for new EQ8 mount 1 2

    By Gina, October 21, 2013
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    • Gina
    • October 25, 2013

11. Micro observatory

    By Bubbles82, October 18, 2013
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    • Gonzo
    • October 24, 2013

12. DP's permanent pillar plans

    By Demonperformer, October 23, 2013
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    • Demonperformer
    • October 23, 2013

13. Balcony inspiration required

    By mgirdwood, October 23, 2013
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    • astrovirus
    • October 23, 2013

14. Roll off roof shed, advice please 1 2

    By jaspalchadha, March 4, 2013
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    • The Titan Calibos
    • October 21, 2013

15. Can't decide!!

    By The Titan Calibos, October 7, 2013
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    • Tinker1947
    • October 20, 2013

16. Another Norfolk Shed

    By Tinker1947, September 20, 2013
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    • Clockwork_Orange
    • October 18, 2013

17. Seeing Stars in my rough and ready observatory 1 2

    By Quatermass, October 13, 2013
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    • Gina
    • October 14, 2013

18. Pier Head Modifications for EQ8

    By Gina, October 14, 2013
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    • Gina
    • October 14, 2013

19. Added a warm room for this winter

    By paul j, October 7, 2013
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    • r3i
    • October 13, 2013

20. Facebook group

    By Rustmonkey, October 9, 2013
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    • tony
    • October 12, 2013

21. sliding roof designs

    By Daniel-K, September 12, 2013
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    • Gina
    • October 6, 2013

22. Roll Away Observatory for under $800

    By Swubba, October 1, 2013
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    • ollypenrice
    • October 2, 2013

23. Observatory complete at last!! 1 2

    By midnight_sky_watcher, May 18, 2013
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    • Dave Wall
    • September 28, 2013

24. buld a observatory, even if views less than optimal?

    By kirkster501, September 26, 2013
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    • Tinker1947
    • September 26, 2013

25. Rough and ready observatory build Quatermass 1 2

    By Quatermass, September 13, 2013
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    • Quatermass
    • September 22, 2013