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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: Stellarvue Finder
by Mike Q View the latest post
Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:33 pm
The DIY corner
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Subforums: Home observatories, ATM, Other "Do It Yourself" projects
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293 Topics

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Last post Re: Dome rotation upgrade
by KathyNS View the latest post
Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:15 pm

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Catsperch Chair Plans

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:38 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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Excellent share
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Last post by Caldwell 14
Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:38 pm
Stellarvue Finder

Last post by Mike Q « Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:33 pm
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by Mike Q » Sun Mar 30, 2025 12:15 pm

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I do think i will be doing this at some point this year

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So i received a email from Vic at Stellarvue thanking me for asking the question as to when the 10x60 black finders would be back in stock, because...

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Last post by Mike Q
Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:33 pm
Dome rotation upgrade

Last post by KathyNS « Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:15 pm
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by KathyNS » Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:59 pm

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Ever since we moved, taking my observatory with us, my dome rotation has been dodgy. Something shifted or warped in the move, and the dome skirt,...

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I repainted the original mounting bracket (it got scratched grinding off the bolt heads) and went to the hardware store for new M5x.8 bolts for the...

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Last post by KathyNS
Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:15 pm
DIY soldering wire + baking soda = rechargeable battery

Last post by realflow100 « Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:04 pm

by realflow100 » Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:04 pm

I found through some experimentation its possible to make an extremely simple rechargeable battery using just ordinary electronics solder wire and a...

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Last post by realflow100
Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:04 pm
My Mini Observatory

Last post by MyStars « Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:44 am
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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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Nice job. How do you waterproof the unit?

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Last post by MyStars
Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:44 am
A fresh start for ATT telescope trollies in 2025

Last post by Mike Q « Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:11 am
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by Astro-Nutz » Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:11 am

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Hello fellow astronomers, Happy new year to you all ;)
Its been a welcomed short break for myself and Matt here at Astro TUFF TRUK after a crazy year...

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Screenshot_20250210_050831_DuckDuckGo.jpg

So how is this working out as a bolt bin? I am thinking about getting a set up similar to this.

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Last post by Mike Q
Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:11 am
solution for mounting guide tube and guide camera parallel to the camera

Last post by Rosssiiii « Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:54 am
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by Rosssiiii » Fri Jan 31, 2025 4:48 pm

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Hello :)

I'm struggling to figure out how I can mount the guide tube next to the camera, so far i bought these products:

(150mm version)

but...

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to screw the camera to the L-bracket and the Vixen bar with a single screw.

That would work, if, the screw is not too long to tighten.

Would...

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Last post by Rosssiiii
Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:54 am
Ready to Grind

Last post by yobbo89 « Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:17 pm
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by yobbo89 » Fri May 24, 2024 7:38 pm
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It took me all week to make this tool. 2 days waiting for the Plaster to fully cure, then 2 coats of epoxy and then gluing the tiles.. I think i...

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The ronchi test, used a printer encoder strip, a bit small but works
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Last post by yobbo89
Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:17 pm
Orion 0.85x reducer adapter - M48

Last post by johnyjf « Sun Jan 26, 2025 10:16 am
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by johnyjf » Wed Jan 22, 2025 4:31 pm

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I have just bought one of the above on eBay and am well pleased with it. It does how only come with the m42 adapter. I would like to be able to use...

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I have just taken a chance on ordering an M52 x ).75 adapter from an eBay supplier. We'll see how that goes.

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Last post by johnyjf
Sun Jan 26, 2025 10:16 am
Has Anyone Seen This DSC Unit

Last post by Mike Q « Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:11 pm
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by Ylem » Fri Jan 24, 2025 10:28 pm

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Kinda like old style digital setting circles.
Interesting to say the least.

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And here is the original thread I think.
I dont believe it is really like old school setting circles. If i remember correctly it is plate solving....

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Last post by Mike Q
Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:11 pm
ROR calculator

Last post by speedster « Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:09 pm

by speedster » Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:09 pm

We've added a free roll-off roof calculator for observatory design. Input some basic dimensions and it calculates horizon access. Change parameters,...

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Last post by speedster
Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:09 pm
Solar power for observatory

Last post by Mike Q « Wed Jan 08, 2025 12:12 am
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by Mike Q » Mon Jul 08, 2024 6:26 pm
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So has anyone tried plumbing in solar power to run their observatory? I would be interested in seeing what you did. I am thinking about putting up a...

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Separate red and white lighting is useful. I've got a strip of those multi selectable colour LEDs along the wall in the observatory.

So I ended up...
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Last post by Mike Q
Wed Jan 08, 2025 12:12 am
Show us your observing chair

Last post by Mike Q « Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:26 pm
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by Caldwell 14 » Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:29 pm

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I am convinced that the most underrated and unregarded pieces of astronomy fit is the humble, and sometimes not so humble observation chair.

As I...

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I made this for my wife. She occasionally gets dizzy and wanted something. She will use it, I will lean on it as i prefer to stand

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Last post by Mike Q
Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:26 pm
Stellarmate pro temp sensor.

Last post by AstroBee « Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:04 pm
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by ziggyboy_1 » Fri Dec 13, 2024 11:46 am

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Not sure where to post this but, I have a Stellarmate pro with the temp sensor but where is the best place for the sensor as I want the dew bands to...

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Same answer as Graeme. Mine is on the pier.

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Last post by AstroBee
Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:04 pm
atmos 8.95 now free

Last post by yobbo89 « Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:26 am

by yobbo89 » Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:26 am

I don't know how many atm,ers are here , theres a few other places we work away at ,fb ,discord etc , this was announced last month which are usefull...

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Last post by yobbo89
Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:26 am
Thoughts on the Baader eyepiece turret

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Dec 07, 2024 8:17 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Tue Oct 11, 2022 4:55 pm
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Interested in opinions having used one, build quality, any issues in use?

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EP turrets are often overlooked but they provide great utility. In particular with manual mounts and if one uses lightweight, narrow field, short eye...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Dec 07, 2024 8:17 pm
How cold is too cold?

Last post by JeffBevan « Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm
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by JeffBevan » Thu Nov 21, 2024 5:25 pm

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I use a NUC to connect to my setup. Last night I seemed to be getting cold related issues with the stability of my platform. It was 27 F. I think...

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Joe thank you. I have arranged a small box to cover it and it seems to work well.

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Last post by JeffBevan
Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm
What did you work on today ?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:02 pm
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by Astro_Achim » Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:56 am

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I might be not different from many other hobby astronomers.
The endless bad weather days are used to optimise the equipment ;-)
So, here is my...

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Looks quality.

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Last post by Graeme1858
Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:02 pm
here are two essential .

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Mon Nov 25, 2024 5:10 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:01 pm

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here are two essentials in my opinion.

the starbound chair is very practical for observation, in my opinion it saves your back and neck.
for what...

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Here is mine

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Mon Nov 25, 2024 5:10 pm
3D Printing Astrophotography accessories

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:17 am
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by AstroShed » Fri Jun 07, 2024 5:19 pm

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A quick video showcasing some very useful 3D printed astrophotography accessories by myself and others, maybe take a look….

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Nice, thanks

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:17 am
Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron

Last post by kenpresley « Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:28 pm
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by kenpresley » Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:01 pm

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Has anyone here changed out the factory focuser on their Celestron Nexstar Evolution with this? I have a Nexstar Evolution 8 and just wondering it it...

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Follow-up to my original post, I did purchase and install the Feather Touch Micro Focuser. It is a great change to the original. Our club had an...

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Last post by kenpresley
Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:28 pm
Polar scope illumination broken

Last post by MartinF « Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:24 pm

by MartinF » Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:24 pm

Hi!

Sadly the polar scope reticule illuminator for my AstroTrac TT320X-AG has broken. It could probably be fixed with soldering skills but I don´t...

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Last post by MartinF
Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:24 pm
A Todmorden Pier

Last post by speedster « Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:24 pm
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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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Good job! When appearance is an issue, you can use 8x8 blocks stacked in their normal orientation so that you don't have block cores showing. also...

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Last post by speedster
Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:24 pm
Mini Computer

Last post by speedster « Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:17 pm
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by JeffBevan » Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:19 pm

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What mini computer are you using, I'm not asking about ASAIR etc. but what fullfledged mini computer are you using? I'm not really willing to go the...

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I've been using a BeeLink U59 mini with great results. It has auto power on and wake-on-lan so it works well for a remote system.

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Last post by speedster
Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:17 pm
Zero Gravity Binocular Chair

Last post by messier 111 « Sat Oct 12, 2024 11:37 pm
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by dpselinger » Sat Oct 12, 2024 11:14 pm

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This background story bears repeating here:
I got bitten by rich field sweeping of the Milky Way. The moment I saw a binocular chair, I knew that's...

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This is an ingenious project, congratulations on your chair which is very adequate for what you do.thx.

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Last post by messier 111
Sat Oct 12, 2024 11:37 pm

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