DIY Observatories

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1. Metal shed sliding roof observatory.

   By Turbocoo, June 8, 2021
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   • Turbocoo
   • September 15, 2021

2. Pulsar pier adapter and AZEQ6

   By david_taurus83, August 28, 2021
   • 7 replies
   • 500 views
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   • MikeP
   • September 14, 2021

3. Roll-off shed rails suggestions 1 2 3

   By SteveBz, May 23, 2021
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   • SteveBz
   • September 13, 2021

4. My DIY observatory based on a security shed.

   By KY Cygni, September 12, 2021
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   • KY Cygni
   • September 13, 2021

5. Mini Observatory for Astrophotography

   By Jonesdee, September 25, 2017
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   • michael8554
   • September 10, 2021

6. Dome planning , The Netherlands

   By PaulR1, September 8, 2021
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   • PaulR1
   • September 9, 2021

7. Customised Camper

   By Ricky Graham, September 8, 2021
   • 6 replies
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   • Ricky Graham
   • September 9, 2021

8. New Keter shed style and suffolk fabricators

   By powerlord, September 5, 2021
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   • powerlord
   • September 8, 2021

9. Observatory Design/Build: Site Survey Consideration

   By martyc, September 4, 2021
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   • JimothyC
   • September 4, 2021

10. Concrete Pier - cheap but not portable

    By MarkRadice, August 31, 2021
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    • ollypenrice
    • September 1, 2021

11. Fixing pier to concrete slab

    By Brutha, August 28, 2021
    • 17 replies
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    • Swoop1
    • August 30, 2021

12. Pulsar anti-vibration pier and EQ6R

    By Mike Read, August 28, 2021
    • 7 replies
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    • david_taurus83
    • August 29, 2021

13. Pier plans ? and general advice for pier newbie.

    By powerlord, July 8, 2021
    • 4 replies
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    • CCD-Freak
    • August 28, 2021

14. Who’s been polishing my dome?

    By JeremyS, August 22, 2021
    • 12 replies
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    • The Admiral
    • August 28, 2021

15. camera for observatory , what are you using ?

    By Padraig, August 23, 2021
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    • Padraig
    • August 27, 2021

16. Roll off Roof auto mechanised opening

    By astrognosis, August 10, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • ollypenrice
    • August 13, 2021

17. ROR Base

    By CedricTheBrave, August 8, 2021
    • 16 replies
    • 720 views
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    • CedricTheBrave
    • August 11, 2021

18. New roll-off roof obsy build

    By vincentnm, June 1, 2021
    • 12 replies
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    • malc-c
    • August 11, 2021

19. Pulsar pier on a concrete pad - stability

    By Elliot_H, August 9, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 602 views
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    • Elliot_H
    • August 10, 2021

20. Observatory out of planning stage, now in build stage! 1 2 3 4 5

    By Neil27, June 22, 2016   

    • observatory
    • home observatory
    • 105 replies
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    • AndrewG48
    • August 4, 2021

21. Question from a first time obsy newbie

    By Andywilliams, August 3, 2021
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    • Swoop1
    • August 3, 2021

22. Leak in skyshedpod

    By blinky, July 17, 2021
    • 11 replies
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    • Swoop1
    • July 20, 2021

23. Another diy pier

    By M40, July 6, 2021
    • 7 replies
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    • M40
    • July 14, 2021

24. Budget Pier Build

    By Glennbloke, March 29, 2021
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    • Alan White
    • July 10, 2021

25. Tri Pod Dolly for scope on the way

    By mckinnell, July 10, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 722 views
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    • mckinnell
    • July 10, 2021