DIY Observatories

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1. AstroRookies Sterrenkot: a beginners and budget "observatory" solution

   By AstroRookie, April 28, 2021
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   • jjohnson3803
   • May 5, 2021

2. New Obsy build 1 2

   By Stuart1971, February 26, 2021
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   • Stuart1971
   • May 3, 2021

3. DIY Dome controller

   By rpineau, April 30, 2021
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   • rpineau
   • April 30, 2021

4. Update to Budget roll off roof build . Observatory for under £800

   By Glennbloke, April 30, 2021
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   • Glennbloke
   • April 30, 2021

5. Sliding roof type sheds

   By joecoyle, February 18, 2016
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   • Glennbloke
   • April 30, 2021

6. My new Observatory

   By derekf, September 14, 2020
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   • derekf
   • April 28, 2021

7. DIY Automation of Pulsar 2.7m Dome Rotation, Shutter and Weather Monitor

   By NigeB, April 2, 2021
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   • skybadger
   • April 11, 2021

8. DIY motor focuser.

   By banjaxed, February 26, 2021
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   • Patbloke
   • April 1, 2021

9. Marking out the observation slit on a hemisphere.

   By Rusted, March 31, 2021
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   • Rusted
   • March 31, 2021

10. Budget diy observatory build

    By Glennbloke, December 17, 2020
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    • Glennbloke
    • March 29, 2021

11. Alternative to Pulsar dome rotator...

    By Stuart1971, February 13, 2021
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    • Rusted
    • March 24, 2021

12. Flats Panel

    By JSeaman, March 16, 2021
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    • michael8554
    • March 19, 2021

13. Observatorial thoughts

    By Ags, March 6, 2021
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    • Swoop1
    • March 17, 2021

14. Feedback on Outsideology Observatories please. Thanks for reading.

    By SimonIRE, February 15, 2021
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    • Graham Beamson
    • March 16, 2021

15. Is there a "Digital Loggers"-type network multi-power switch available in the UK?

    By SimonIRE, March 14, 2021
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    • SimonIRE
    • March 16, 2021

16. Pier position in a Pulsar 2.2 Dome

    By sloz1664, April 13, 2016
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    • iapa
    • March 15, 2021

17. Pulsar Dome Shutter Drive

    By MikeP, March 8, 2021
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    • MikeP
    • March 13, 2021

18. Remote facility for Astronomy Society - Advice relating to control hardware and software

    By mbalkham, March 4, 2021
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    • skybadger
    • March 12, 2021

19. One power supply to "rule" them all

    By NenoVento, February 23, 2021
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    • DaveS
    • March 11, 2021

20. Pulsar Dome rotator

    By Tomatobro, February 24, 2021
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    • Laurin Dave
    • February 25, 2021

21. Dan's pier plates - worth the cost?

    By Scorpius, April 28, 2015
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    • Bukko
    • February 20, 2021

22. Shed insulation

    By scitmon, October 16, 2020
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    • scitmon
    • February 16, 2021

23. Scopedome Shutter Problem

    By AldrinBGabuya, February 6, 2021   

    • shutter
    • dome
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      • shutter
      • dome
      • scopedome
      • observatory
    • 1 reply
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    • Bukko
    • February 13, 2021

24. Pulsar Observatory Build - Power Interface Requirements

    By DeepSkyMan, February 12, 2021   

    • vixen
    • sphinx
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      • sphinx
      • sxw
      • atik horizon
      • power leads
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    • DeepSkyMan
    • February 12, 2021

25. Concrete Advice

    By Doug64, February 11, 2021
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    • JamesF
    • February 12, 2021