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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: Carrying means for CEM120? by turboscrew, Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:32 pm

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Last post Re: Carrying means for CEM120?
by turboscrew View the latest post
Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:32 pm
The DIY corner
See sub forums to discuss "Do it yourself" projects.
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Home observatories,

ATM,

Other "Do It Yourself" projects
Topics: 170

Last post: Re: DIY Anti-vibration pads? by GCoyote, Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:13 am
170 Topics

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Last post Re: DIY Anti-vibration pads?
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Catsperch Chair Plans

Last post by Star Dad « Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:26 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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Thanks! I had thought of restraining it - a chain makes more sense than a solid wood piece.

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Last post by Star Dad
Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:26 pm
Carrying means for CEM120?

Last post by turboscrew « Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:32 pm
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by turboscrew » Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:27 pm
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Does anyone have an idea for carrying CEM120?
It's not nice to carry it in one's lap due to screws and edges, and in stairs it's hard to see your...

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Most premium wooden telescope cases are made of 8mm Birch ply. It is more than thick and strong enough.
If you know how to do basic fiberglass, Henk...
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Last post by turboscrew
Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:32 pm
DIY Anti-vibration pads?

Last post by GCoyote « Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:13 am
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by pakarinen » Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:07 pm
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Not sure if my deck is showing more signs of aging, if the ground has different water content these days, or if I'm just becoming more aware, but...

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Good to know. Four more days of rain forecast so still not getting the gear out.
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Last post by GCoyote
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:13 am
Case for PST scope?

Last post by Ylem « Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:00 am
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by Ylem » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:23 pm

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Hey all, anyone find a decent case for a PST?
I see they sell one for a hundred bucks, you use your existing shipping box foam.

I am on the search...

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Hello Jeff
I have modded all of my PST's into larger scopes and have 2 Coronado cases with inserts that I do not need . I would be happy to give you...

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Last post by Ylem
Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:00 am
3D printed telescopes?

Last post by GCoyote « Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:10 pm
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by helicon » Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:11 pm

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I came across this link today and thought I would share it. I suppose it's inevitable that this will happen.

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printers are cheap now, Ender 3 at $300ca, Half paid off in a week after doing camera lens hoods. Filament is cheap, just takes a while to print some...

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Last post by GCoyote
Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:10 pm
First light for ASIAIR.

Last post by Greenman « Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:29 pm
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by Greenman » Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:45 pm

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Hopefully first light for the ASIAIR this evening. Now connected to the home network work and on my office table works well.
Small steps to start...

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:dance: OK, this is amazingly good - so simply point the scope north then just run a quick calibration. Work on the handset is done in 30 seconds,...

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Last post by Greenman
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:29 pm
Portable Battery/Charger Question

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:00 am
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by Refractordude » Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:57 am

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It has been charging for 10 hours, but still in the yellow power zone. Is there something wrong with the Cen-Tech or it just needs more time to...

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Check the Amp output of the wall charger you should be able to figure out how many hours it needs to charge.
Usually lead acid batteries will do this...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:00 am
Charging batteries in the backcountry

Last post by AstroBee « Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:32 am
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by AstroBee » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:32 pm

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I've finally got my system down to where I'm happy with power consumption but I've never had the ability, until recently, to go several nights on a...

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Not many affordable battery or solar options out there for running some of the heavy-duty equipment like RV air conditioners and heaters. Check out...

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Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:32 am
Adventures in ASIAir land

Last post by Greenman « Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:40 pm

by Greenman » Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:40 pm

Well Flo were good to their word and the Air arrived with me at lunchtime.

Had a quick setup and play; the basic setup was pretty swift using the 5G...

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Last post by Greenman
Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:40 pm
Quick release for EQ6 on a pillar

Last post by Gordon « Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:04 pm
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by avdhoeven » Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:42 pm

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Soon I will get a pillar in my garden and I was looking for a solution to put up my equipment in a quick and repeatable way, without leaving...

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That is some fine metal work!!!

Congratulations.

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Last post by Gordon
Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:04 pm
ASIAir Pro in stock at FLO

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:43 pm
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by Greenman » Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:28 pm

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Just noticed FLO has good supplies of the ZWO ASIAir in stock (was 26 now at least down to 25 as I just snapped on up!) I expect from the number of...

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That's a powerful little box!

Have fun.

Regards

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:43 pm
f/4 8in PYREX astrograph mirror project

Last post by helicon « Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:56 pm
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by BABOafrica » Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:18 pm

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I was home visiting my Mom in DC before Christmas. One of my sisters asked what I do for a hobby. I mentioned making telescope mirrors. She pulled...

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I remember grinding my own mirror back in the 80's. It was a fun project. Congrats on your progress BABO!

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Last post by helicon
Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:56 pm
New Accessory For My 20x80 Binoculars And Parallelogram Mount

Last post by Refractordude « Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 am
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by Refractordude » Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:03 pm

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Will mainly be used on the Moon with parted passing clouds. I like how the clouds are illuminated by Moon light with different colors. I also like...

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Another good use for this type of chair.

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Last post by Refractordude
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 am
Rain sensor

Last post by Gulf Coast Guy « Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:56 am
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by KathyNS » Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:48 pm

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I have been using a wet-leaf water sensor to detect rain, in order to auto-close my dome if the weather tanks. It is reliable and sensitive, and it...

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Kathy, That unit is the one I think NexDome resells. You started your search around the time I retired (finally). Now my wife and I are about to move...

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Last post by Gulf Coast Guy
Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:56 am
Need guiding or suggestions for my equipment

Last post by TareqPhoto « Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:57 pm

by TareqPhoto » Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:57 pm

Hi all,

Last years i did what i did and i still like i am starting new, and all my decisions came late but i have no regret, the regret is only when...

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Last post by TareqPhoto
Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:57 pm
Show Us Your Astronomy Hobby Tool Box

Last post by StarBru « Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:45 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:26 pm

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Went to the Home Depot to get some backup screws for my mount's extension tube. I then picked up a egg container at the Walmart. Things were kinda...

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Interesting! I currently use a 19 inch plastic toolbox and an 8 inch camera bag, and even then I have to search for some of the items I need. I...

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Last post by StarBru
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:45 pm
Questions for binoviewer users

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:40 pm
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by Bigzmey » Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:18 am
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I am thinking of getting a binoviewer for Moon and planets.

For those who already use binoviewers, what EPs do you use? I mostly observe with...

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The WO are the same as my Stellarvue set, these are sold by many retailers just rebranded.
William Optics, Celestron, Telescope Service, Orion,...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:40 pm
Cheap cloud cam?

Last post by chris_g « Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 am
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by pakarinen » Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:01 pm

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Any suggestions for a cheap WiFi camera to monitor cloud cover in real time, preferably on a cell phone app? Tnx.

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Camera time,check out AM Crest IP cameras, they support open standards ONVIF for third party control and have been around for a while, I've owned...

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Last post by chris_g
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 am
Outdoor IR controllable security camera

Last post by chris_g « Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:21 am
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by AstroBee » Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:55 am

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Hey guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an outdoor (i.e. waterproof) camera that I can mount outside to monitor my scope. I have a small baby...

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Check out AM Crest, it's a good solid brand that's been around for a while, the cameras support ONVIF standards support most third party security...

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Last post by chris_g
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:21 am
My New Super Easy DSO Finder

Last post by JayTee « Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:19 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:48 am

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With this setup I can find whatever I want in less then two minutes. In this video I kept moving the mount towards the target object. The best way is...

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For what it's worth: here's my review of SkEye from the software forum.

Cheers,
JT

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:19 pm
Open for Spring

Last post by helicon « Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:54 pm
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by jrkirkham » Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:45 am

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This isn't exactly an observing report, but perhaps similar. The weather in Illinois finally warmed and I opened the observatory POD for spring. I...

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Cool obsy upgrades Rob.

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Last post by helicon
Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:54 pm
New astronomy tent from Explore Scientific

Last post by Refractordude « Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:15 am
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by AntennaGuy » Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:24 am

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There's a new astronomy tent offered by Explore Scientific.
See
Their video about setting it up and folding it back down is pretty entertaining:...

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ES should concentrate on eyepieces with better eye relief.

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Last post by Refractordude
Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:15 am
Attached A New Dual Speed Focuser To My 150mm f/8 Refractor

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:10 am
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by Refractordude » Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:06 am

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I also purchased a 2 extension tube. Looks like the price on the focuser went up $16 since my purchase. Both combo focusers are silky smooth. I...

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I am seriously looking at this one for my Vixen.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:10 am
Clear skies!

Last post by Gordon « Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:40 am
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by Gordon » Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:23 pm

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Just to let everyone know that there will be clear sky for a while!

My old electronic focuser died last night and I had to order a ZWO EAF to take...

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Well,

I’m not one to take failure well. I just kept thinking I could fix the one motor focuser. I had built 2 before this one, which I had made by...

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Last post by Gordon
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:40 am
Hexafoc focusers?

Last post by JayTee « Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:42 am
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by pakarinen » Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:38 am

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Anybody have experience using a Hexafoc focuser?

If so, how does it compare to a vanilla R&P and / or a Crayford 2-speed? I'd expect it to be about...

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My 8 Newt from the 70's has a Telescopics Helical R & P focuser. It is the best! It should be used across the board!

Cheers,
JT

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:42 am

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