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Discuss any astro equipment that does not have its own forum, such as focusers, finders, chairs, etc.
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Last post Re: does anyone here use this?
by ApophisAstros View the latest post
Wed May 31, 2023 6:13 am
The DIY corner
See sub forums to discuss "Do it yourself" projects.
Subforums: Home observatories, ATM, Other "Do It Yourself" projects
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246 Topics

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Last post Re: South Side Observatory
by jrkirkham View the latest post
Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:16 pm

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Catsperch Chair Plans

Last post by PhilPhree « Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:36 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:06 pm

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If you want to try your wood working skills to build a observing chair.
Observing Chair Plans to Build.pdf

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Hello !
Fine work, and very useful !
Speaking of Denver chair , it seems that Denver is an creative city. In France, we have sabot de Denver...

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Last post by PhilPhree
Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:36 pm
South Side Observatory

Last post by jrkirkham « Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:16 pm
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by SkyHiker » Sat May 06, 2023 12:45 am
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As of today, I had a storage shed for items that I have not cared to look at for 15 years. Having seen it decomposing, the time is right to replace...

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I like it, too.
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Last post by jrkirkham
Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:16 pm
A pretty easy-build folding chair/stool some might like for observing.

Last post by Makuser « Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:57 pm
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by OleCuss » Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:30 am

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I think this might be worth sharing: He gives a cut list along with some other information which you can download.

It folds up pretty well and the...

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Hi OC. This looks like a nice DIY portable chair. Thanks for finding and sharing this link with us on here OC and it is great to see you back again...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:57 pm
does anyone here use this?

Last post by ApophisAstros « Wed May 31, 2023 6:13 am
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by messier 111 » Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:58 am

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I was wondering if it's worth it?

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Somebody wrote about using an electric stick heater to reduce condensation build-up under the cover, but they might have been in a humid climate....

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Last post by ApophisAstros
Wed May 31, 2023 6:13 am
My personal observatory Project.

Last post by AstroBee « Tue May 30, 2023 8:26 pm
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by AstroBee » Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:38 am

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We have to start somewhere, so here we go.
For the past several years since the beginning of the pandemic, I've wanted to do this. Instead, we...

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Make sure you are sitting down when you get those concrete pad quotes. My pad (slab) was twice the max amount I budgeted for that part of my obsy...

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Last post by AstroBee
Tue May 30, 2023 8:26 pm
Building ROR Observatory. Roof design question

Last post by JayTee « Sun May 21, 2023 10:58 pm
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by ScopeJunkie » Sun May 21, 2023 1:58 am

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I’ve done a lot of research and purchased SkyShed plans to help me design my observatory. I still have one question that seems to generate a variety...

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The other more complicated answer is to calculate the weight of the roof then treat it as a lifting body. Do the math as to how much force it takes...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun May 21, 2023 10:58 pm
Solar accessory

Last post by Thefatkitty « Mon May 15, 2023 12:10 am
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by Nakedgun » Sun May 14, 2023 11:03 pm

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This arrived Friday, and I was able to try it in my AA Herschel wedge, using a variety of ep and mags.

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Hi, I've got the Baader version of this, actually two of them; the 10nm and the new 7.5nm. I would have to agree, I've used them both visually on an...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Mon May 15, 2023 12:10 am
Unexpected Push-to in my cell-phone

Last post by Unitron48 « Sun May 14, 2023 12:09 pm
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by John Baars » Sat May 13, 2023 12:25 pm

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And unexpected windfall, GrabnGo push-to

Until now, with my 4 inch F5 scope on Alt/Az mount, I looked up objects using Red Dot Finder and 8X50 or...

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Sounds like a great tool! Keep us updated please!!

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Sun May 14, 2023 12:09 pm
The humble beginning of a new observatory - GifNet.US

Last post by SkyHiker « Mon May 01, 2023 7:19 pm
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by chris_g » Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:23 pm
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Hello all,

I just ordered the Smart Astronomy ClearView Observatory Tent, it has an 8 foot diameter and should be enough room to set up two scopes...

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And yes, polar alignment is needed each session even if the equipment hasn't moved . It sat for four days and the alignment was off by 30 minutes...
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Last post by SkyHiker
Mon May 01, 2023 7:19 pm
First light: Williams Optics binoviewers

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:42 pm
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by SkyHiker » Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:36 am
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I have always been curious about binoviewers. Inspired by a recent thread about project refractors where lady Frac was looking take a hacksaw to the...

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For sure, nerding about science behind the hobby is always fun. :D

BV with larger aperture certainly have less vignetting, the trade off is that...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:42 pm
New TS binoviewers

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:09 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:54 am

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These look nice, larger prisms for unobstructed viewing using all 1.25 eyepieces, individual diopter adjustment and centering collets.
They have a...

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From what I read linear BVs are better for lower powers/DSOs and prism BVs are better for high powers/Lunar/planets. It has to do with the fact that...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:09 pm
ASIAIR Plus

Last post by Juno16 « Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:44 am
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by JSBach1801 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:52 am

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Good evening, all!

I have been investigating the ASIAIR Plus (link here ) from ZWO for a while now., almost as soon as I bought my mount and scope....

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@Juno16

Great news, Jim! I was able to get both plate solving AND GoTo sorted out. (Well, kind of!)

I have a 430 mm focal length scope. There is a...

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Last post by Juno16
Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:44 am
Orion Finder needs rubber ring

Last post by johnyjf « Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:59 pm
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by johnyjf » Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:35 pm

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I have an Orion right angle right image finder which uses the usual combination of 3 screws and a rubber ring to locate the Optical tube and enable...

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I fitted the new rubber ring last night and it appears to be just the job. You can ind hem at Clear skies to all!

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Last post by johnyjf
Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:59 pm
Phone & Celestron adaptor

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:25 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:01 pm

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I received a smart phone adapter for Christmas I know it’s a cheap one but it was so aggravating and frustrating trying to just line up the camera on...

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I have kinda given up on the whole idea it’s more of a pain in the @ss than anything !
Thanks Pakarainen for showing us that other adapter.

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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:25 pm
Making a new solar filter for my ED80 refractor

Last post by OzEclipse « Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:44 am

by OzEclipse » Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:44 am

Some of you will have had me respond to your posts about solar filters by pointing you to an article on my website about constructing a holder for...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:44 am
Making the ExploraDome rotate easier

Last post by John Fitzgerald « Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:25 am
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by John Fitzgerald » Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:40 pm

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This is what I found before my wheel change a few months ago:

Depending on the position of my ExploraDome, it took between 10 and 25 pounds of...

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I have worked on, and tweaked my dome rotation some more. With some new wheels, spacers, and bearings, and trial and error, it now rotates so easily,...

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Last post by John Fitzgerald
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:25 am
Meade #627 Flip-Mirror; Replacement Mirror

Last post by Richard « Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:46 pm
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by a100171 » Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:13 pm

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Not sure if anyone has used one of these flip-mirror devices. I have grown somewhat attached to this unit since getting it (used) a couple years...

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I have never seen this on a refractor , can you post a pick for us ignorant of this

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Last post by Richard
Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:46 pm
Solar filter

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:19 am
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by Nakedgun » Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:02 am

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Prior to today, I have always used front-mounted glass or film based white light solar filters on my scopes, and have a half-dozen of them around...

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I have been using a Baader Herschel wedge for quite a few years now. Absolutely love viewing with it.
The resolution is definitely a step above films...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:19 am
do you know this site .

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:02 pm
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by messier 111 » Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:51 pm

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I found this by chance, I think it might be useful.

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I just found the planisphere. Not bad for a quick view app.

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:02 pm
Rimrock's Newest Accessories

Last post by JayTee « Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:56 am

by JayTee » Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:56 am

I have an old Dell Latitude laptop that was designated for Observatory use but it needed upgrading. The drive was full and too small and the machine...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:56 am
Nexstar 8i corrector plate observations

Last post by JayTee « Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:33 pm
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by MaxBlancke » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:13 am

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So, considering my previously posted issues with the front end of my Nexstar 8i SE, I thought it prudent to take some measurements. When reinstalling...

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The solution for me turned out to be marking the center of the secondary and lining everything up by using a borescope in the viewing tube. Once it...

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:33 pm
2 nights of clear skies!

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:06 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:08 pm

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Superb skies for a second night, though clouded in tonight.

Telescopes used were TAL 100RS on the Vixen SXP and Antares 105 mm on the Vixen AXJ....

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6/ 7th magnitude on good steady night, using a camera definitely goes deeper.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:06 pm
Some tests and viewing (finally)

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:40 pm

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I finally got some reasonably clear skies to do some long awaited viewing and decided to do a bit of testing as well on some pieces of kit since it...

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Sounds like a nice evening Gabby and my condolences for your losses last year.

Glad that you got out and had an enjoyable time! I grew up in the NE...

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Last post by Juno16
Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 pm
Building a fixed post mirror grinding machine

Last post by PatWilc « Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:35 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:55 pm
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Hello all,

I'm fascinated by those who can grind and figure their own mirrors for reflecting telescopes. With the availability of kits to finish...

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How has your mirror grinding been going? Great machine I am thinking of trying to build one. I am hand grinding a 16 F6 right now but it is going...
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Last post by PatWilc
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:35 pm
Accessory rail for Nexstar 8i SE

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:06 pm
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by MaxBlancke » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:31 am

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Last week, I discovered that the plastic mount for the sighting scope on my 8i SE had broken off and disappeared. I thought it best to install a...

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A good idea!

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Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:06 pm

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