DIY Observatories

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1. small obs for wedge mounted sct?

   By gazza, March 1, 2020
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   • gazza
   • March 1, 2020

2. Request for Help from the Observatory Automation Gurus

   By old_eyes, February 7, 2020   

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   • voyager
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     • nina
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   • old_eyes
   • February 28, 2020

3. 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

4. Pier Onto Existing Concrete Slab?

   By kbrown, January 31, 2020
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   • ollypenrice
   • February 17, 2020

5. Leaky Tardis Observatory

   By lukebl, January 2, 2020
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   • Gina
   • February 15, 2020

6. Terminating the earth cable from a local earth rod.

   By Rusted, February 12, 2020
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   • Rusted
   • February 14, 2020

7. Observatory 2.0 - Robotic Clamshell

   By SamAndrew, November 29, 2019
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   • SamAndrew
   • February 11, 2020

8. Mains power from house to pier 1 2

   By souls33k3r, February 9, 2020
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   • Paul M
   • February 11, 2020

9. Handling condensation/moisture

   By souls33k3r, February 8, 2020
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   • WanderingEye
   • February 11, 2020

10. MattGoo's Block Pier

    By MattGoo, August 24, 2015   

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    • eq6
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    • Wyvern
    • February 9, 2020

11. Wireless connection to Velleman K8055/VM110 1 2 3 4

    By pmlogg, April 3, 2018
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    • hughgilhespie
    • February 6, 2020

12. How do you power your shutter?

    By purgitoria, August 2, 2017
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    • timfrench14
    • February 2, 2020

13. Very early planning stage of a ROR your help and advice appreciated 1 2

    By Danjc, November 25, 2019
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    • Gina
    • February 2, 2020

14. edge sealing strip for ROR observatory

    By fifeskies, January 29, 2020
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    • Astrokev
    • February 1, 2020

15. Homemade observatory dome + accessories 1 2

    By choochoo_baloo, August 11, 2015
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    • timfrench14
    • January 31, 2020

16. Observatory computer

    By poogle, January 28, 2020
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    • Skipper Billy
    • January 28, 2020

17. Heated observatories

    By Guest, January 21, 2020
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    • Owmuchonomy
    • January 25, 2020

18. Using a Linear Actuator to Automate the South Flap

    By old_eyes, August 28, 2019
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    • old_eyes
    • January 18, 2020

19. Pier Time .

    By Brian28, January 16, 2020
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    • Carbon Brush
    • January 17, 2020

20. New observing area and pier

    By bobmoss, October 22, 2014
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    • GCG-Observatory
    • January 9, 2020

21. Recycled lamp post as pier?

    By Swoop1, November 22, 2019
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    • bluemaxroe
    • January 7, 2020

22. Observatory base / elbow pier foundation advice 1 2

    By tooth_dr, January 3, 2020
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    • Rusted
    • January 6, 2020

23. Dehumidifier Question

    By Benjam, December 23, 2019
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    • Benjam
    • December 30, 2019

24. Pier foundation quandry 1 2

    By Adaaam75, November 1, 2019   

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    • WanderingEye
    • December 22, 2019

25. Anyone used a Pulsar Dome and Shutter drive system?

    By GCG-Observatory, December 19, 2019
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    • steppenwolf
    • December 19, 2019