DIY Observatories

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1. Advice needed

   By lee g, September 8, 2023
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   • lee g
   • September 9, 2023

2. The Astro Podium 1 2 3

   By OK Apricot, May 3, 2022
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   • Alan White
   • August 30, 2023

3. Lights in your observatory?

   By maw lod qan, August 19, 2023
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   • Macavity
   • August 23, 2023

4. Flip top lid!!! 1 2 3

   By Adaaam75, July 12, 2016   

   • observatory
   • rolling roof
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   • 900SL
   • August 9, 2023

5. Power supply for observatory?

   By Gasman, August 2, 2023
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   • Gasman
   • August 3, 2023

6. The Observing Area Build 1 2 3 4 13

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

7. Counterbalance options

   By Mark Henthorne, July 23, 2023
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   • Mark Henthorne
   • July 27, 2023

8. Advice needed for new Obsy build

   By blinky, July 11, 2023
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   • blinky
   • July 26, 2023

9. Windpower to power minimal heating in obsy?

   By George Gearless, July 22, 2023
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   • bottletopburly
   • July 24, 2023

10. My home observatory is finally under way (Final update 16-07-2023, pretty much finished)

    By George Gearless, June 5, 2023
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    • George Gearless
    • July 16, 2023

11. Skyfog Observatory 1 2

    By Ags, April 10, 2023
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    • Ags
    • July 10, 2023

12. Fully remote observatory for imaging 1 2 3

    By VilleM, September 29, 2019
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    • VilleM
    • June 26, 2023

13. How are people installing shelving in Pulsar obs pods?

    By iapa, June 20, 2023
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    • iapa
    • June 20, 2023

14. Observatory build - NOT do it myself 1 2 3

    By iapa, January 25, 2023
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    • iapa
    • June 20, 2023

15. How long does the concrete need to harden?

    By CraigD1986, June 19, 2023
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    • CraigD1986
    • June 20, 2023

16. My 2.2m dome arrived today 1 2 3 4 8

    By tooth_dr, September 4, 2019
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    • BigMisterP
    • June 14, 2023

17. Open air observatory 1 2 3 4 8

    By Guest, March 2, 2022
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    • Guest
    • June 11, 2023

18. skippys build

    By skippyinspace, May 27, 2012
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    • M40
    • June 2, 2023

19. My first/last Permanent Pier

    By Priesters, May 21, 2023
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    • Andy ES
    • May 22, 2023

20. Shed power

    By Ags, May 8, 2023
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    • Guest
    • May 16, 2023

21. ES pop up observatory tent opinions.

    By Franklin, May 14, 2023
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    • laudropb
    • May 14, 2023

22. Dehumidifier for Pulsar 2.7m Observatory

    By DeepSkyMan, November 19, 2021
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    • Bukko
    • May 13, 2023

23. observatory built in 2010 how it has fared to 2023

    By Pete Presland, April 20, 2023
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    • Pete Presland
    • May 4, 2023

24. How much space do I need?

    By CraigD1986, April 6, 2023
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    • Domain105
    • April 23, 2023

25. Pier adapter

    By CCD-Freak, December 17, 2022
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    • CCD-Freak
    • April 19, 2023