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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: New reflex finder from ES
by KingNothing13 View the latest post
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:11 pm
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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215 Topics

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Last post Re: It's Finally Time To Buil…
by Gordon View the latest post
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:10 am

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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
It's Finally Time To Build My Observatory

Last post by Gordon « Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:10 am
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by JayTee » Mon May 23, 2022 7:52 pm
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Greetings,

It's finally time to start building my observatory. This observatory incorporates a unique design feature. One that I have yet to find on...

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Well, it looks like it’s moving right along!

Congratulations on your results so far. I’m looking forward to your next report!
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Last post by Gordon
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:10 am
New reflex finder from ES

Last post by KingNothing13 « Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:11 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:28 pm

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Interesting new product from ES. A hybrid between telrad and red dot.

I have not tried it, but just looking at the photos there are some nice...

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I was there for the fielding and testing (1972/73) of the first prototype of the Telrad with inventor Steve Kufeld (he was a member of the LAAS, as...

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Last post by KingNothing13
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:11 pm
A blast from the past

Last post by Johnny Carter « Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:47 pm
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by OzEclipse » Wed May 18, 2022 12:46 am

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I unearthed some old not very good quality prints that were taken in April 1986. During the apparition of Halley's comet, I went and stayed at Mt...

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Loved the story and pics, made me think of where I was in those times, I went through a big career change back then.

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Last post by Johnny Carter
Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:47 pm
For those who want to display their astro stuff in style

Last post by JayTee « Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:26 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:25 pm

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For those who want to display their astro stuff in style and also protect from humidity and dust. :D

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I think you’ve hit on a better idea for a less expensive wine fridge. Check this out.

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:26 am
I want but not necessarily useful accessories

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:19 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:43 pm

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There are many different bits available to astronomers but sometimes you can get caught in the I want but do I really need it scenario.

My personal...

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Do I need 8 scopes and 60 EPs to observe?

Over the last 6 months I have sold half of my telescopes so now down to only 6, also sold 75% of my...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:19 pm
just got a flattener. improvement but not perfect. left side blurry? Tilt?

Last post by realflow100 « Mon May 30, 2022 2:05 pm
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by realflow100 » Fri May 27, 2022 5:36 pm

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rotated the objective lens assembly to see if it changes but it doesnt. its still on the left side. I shimmed the focuser to try to make it not...

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I tried increasing the spacing a LOT. a millimeter at a time.
it didnt really change the edges hardly at all until about 4mm. where it looked...

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Last post by realflow100
Mon May 30, 2022 2:05 pm
Budget hard cases

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by smeyer8015 » Wed May 25, 2022 9:33 pm

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Last post by smeyer8015
Wed May 25, 2022 9:33 pm
prism vs dielectric diagonals? false color sharpness contrast brightness ect?

Last post by realflow100 « Tue May 17, 2022 6:39 pm
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by realflow100 » Sat May 14, 2022 10:55 am

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I have a dielectric mirror diagonal. and a prism erect image diagonal
and there seems to be a weird tradeoff between them

dielectric seems sharpest...

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Yeah I'm quite surprised it has such low aberrations BESIDES the CA
no coma spherical astigmatism ect. less thjan 1/10 wave even very likely. and I...

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Last post by realflow100
Tue May 17, 2022 6:39 pm
My Mini Observatory

Last post by Ylem « Tue May 17, 2022 6:31 pm
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by Ken_nneth » Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:44 pm

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Several people have shown interest in my little mini observatory, so I’ll post some more pictures. I had no drawings or instructions, it’s all just...

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Very nice 👍

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Last post by Ylem
Tue May 17, 2022 6:31 pm
A Todmorden Pier

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat May 07, 2022 4:28 am
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by Jockinireland » Fri May 06, 2022 9:16 pm

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This past year has been very fryustrating for me in terms of AP. The extremely poor skies everyone has suffered has been compounded for me by very...

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Very nice, these were actually quite popular a few years ago for a semi-permanent setup.
I hope you get a lot of use from it. :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat May 07, 2022 4:28 am
Upgrading my diagonal - need help

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:08 pm
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by West83 » Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:29 pm
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Hi all,

So I am searching for a diagonal to replace the very old stock diagonal on my celestron fs80.

I plan on upgrading the focuser as well, but...

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Congrats on the new diagonal! I had good experience with Altair brand.
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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:08 pm
rate my flocking job? orion ST80 F5 fully flocked

Last post by MistrBadgr « Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:40 am
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by realflow100 » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:47 pm

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I flocked every part I could see through the focuser. including the focuser. telescope tube walls. and even the lens hood. all got the flocking...

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Looks good to me!:) With all the flocking, you will be able to see things much closer to the Moon than you might imagine.

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Last post by MistrBadgr
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:40 am
My makeshift observatory

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:29 pm
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by omeek » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:17 pm

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So now that I'm all settled in at my new place I figured out the easiest and cheapest way to get my observing spot going for now. After trying a few...

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I'd like to have a pad but the HOA says, Nein! , so my deck will have to do. I sank three concrete blocks in the backyard when I was a kid to set my...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:29 pm
Artesky Ultra Guide MKII 60 mm Guide-Scope?

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:56 pm

by pakarinen » Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:56 pm

Anybody know if this can take a diagonal (RACI) and a regular EP? I could use an upgraded finder for my 102mm, but I don't want a straight through...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:56 pm
How to automate my Exploradome

Last post by SparWeb « Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:51 pm
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by ic_1101 » Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:29 pm
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Hi all. I was fortunate to have found a used 8’ Exploradome at a good price. It certainly will make my winter imaging more enjoyable. However I do...

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Hi,
I've been following this thread with interest, though I don't have a dome myself.

Earlier I noted that the plastic ring gear of an Exploradome...
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Last post by SparWeb
Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:51 pm
My 3rd camera barndoor, a sturdy one this time

Last post by OzEclipse « Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:30 pm
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by SkyHiker » Sat Aug 21, 2021 12:22 am

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I had made 2 camera barndoors before on flimsy Kmart tripods and wished that I had a more solid one that fits on my Tiltall. It did not happen before...

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Nice job Henk. Looks great.
Joe

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:30 pm
filters, filters and filters.

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Mar 26, 2022 9:35 pm
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by messier 111 » Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:02 pm
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hi all ,

I already have a filter, Celestron 94123 UHC/LPR filter
which I used with my 120mm.

now I was wondering if it was worth buying a filter,...

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I hear you Bill. :) My first option is always to see nebulae in their natural environment. If that fails I push for it with filters. I would rather...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Mar 26, 2022 9:35 pm
new configuration for DIY 8" astrograph

Last post by BABOafrica « Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:18 pm
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by BABOafrica » Sun Mar 20, 2022 2:54 pm

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The pictures tell the story. Basically I decided to get rid of the secondary mirror and stick the QHY163m camera at prime focus.

The focusing is...

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Here's the image I got of M44 with the new configuration (plus a capture of an image of a star using a B-mask).

M44 is B&W since I only used the L...

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Last post by BABOafrica
Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:18 pm
My 6" f7 home/club made mounting.

Last post by BABOafrica « Sun Mar 20, 2022 2:57 pm
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by OzEclipse » Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:42 am

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Some of you may have heard me talk about the home made telescope I made when I was a teenager. I often use the OTA on my EM200 GOTO mount but today,...

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Very nice project. Thanks for all the pictures showing us how you did it.

BABO

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Last post by BABOafrica
Sun Mar 20, 2022 2:57 pm
Combatting mildew and corrosion

Last post by Unitron48 « Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:36 pm
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by 47Tuc » Sat Mar 19, 2022 5:29 am

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In my roll-off roof observatory, I'm getting some mildew on wood and corrosion on metal parts of my equipment (such as counterweights). There are no...

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This article might be of some help:

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:36 pm
'New' Vernonscope barlow and diagonal

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:32 pm

by Lady Fraktor » Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:32 pm

I see that the gold diagonal has been re-issued and the 2.4 Dakin has been redesigned to become a 2 1.5x as well as the standard 1.25 2.4x...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:32 pm
Suggested domes or roll-off observatory plans.

Last post by KathyNS « Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:52 pm
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by helicon » Sun Mar 06, 2022 3:36 pm

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As I am not getting younger, but rather turn 52 at the end of the month I'm getting interested in observatories so I don't have to haul out the Dob...

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I have an 8' Exploradome, with a wooden building made from the Exploradome plans. I am quite happy with it.

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Last post by KathyNS
Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:52 pm
DIY rubber feet for your astronomical tripod

Last post by JayTee « Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:16 pm
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by Bigzmey » Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:09 am

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My iOptron AZMP tripod legs have metal caps which removable metal spikes.

legs caps.jpg

legs spikes.jpg

Neither is good for a wooden deck or...

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What a great discovery. This is an excellent use of an object intended for something completely different. Although, one could claim that...

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:16 pm
Good LP filters for visual?

Last post by turboscrew « Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:07 pm
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by turboscrew » Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:21 pm

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Last night I finally got to try out my Optolong UHC with M42, and it helped. The effect could have been a bit stronger, though. But as a side effect,...

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Checked from 3 EU area stores, for Astronomik, Lumicon, Chroma, DMG and Tele Vue 1.25 UHCs.
Only this is available at the moment.

I think Altair...

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Last post by turboscrew
Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:07 pm

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