Tell us about those other projects you are working on.
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Light Blocking Panels
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KingNothing13 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:49 pm
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Does anyone on the forum use light blocking panels?
If so, do you have plans/photos you'd be willing to share?
I am thinking I would like to put...
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and yet with all of the screen ideas, what is the stability like when the weather changes and it is windy? Time to pack up for the night I suppose....
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Last post by JimMinCT
Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:45 pm
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diy barlow adapter
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yobbo89 » Sat Aug 17, 2019 8:34 am
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g'day all, sometime ago i got a lathe to do some hobby work during out of order astronomy repairs, finally it's all setup and i have the correct...
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If someone could rotate my images then what would be nice .
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Last post by yobbo89
Sat Aug 17, 2019 8:36 am
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Creative DIY
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mcolbert » Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:31 am
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browsing another forum I came across a sticky devoted to 'non-astronomical items used for astronomy'. It is a fascinating collection of hints, tips...
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Something that might save a few $$$ for those older scopes, trying to get them from .965 to at least some decent 1.25 parts and pieces...
Back in...
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Last post by Thefatkitty
Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:02 am
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Meade LX200 Mount Adapter for Celestron HD Wedge
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a100171 » Sun May 26, 2019 12:19 am
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So, I have my older Meade LX200 more or less all ready to go outside. I plan on leaving it all outside with a cover. I should have had my observatory...
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Well I certainly learned a lot from this. I got some much better tools for starters.
A quality tap wrench for one...the cheapo one that came from...
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Last post by a100171
Wed Aug 07, 2019 1:27 am
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155mm F3 refractor, Victor C Rogus.
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KingClinton » Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:51 am
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Some inspiration for a DIY project or two.
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Great article, thanks Clinton :D I'll have to look for that book as well. I'm also intrigued by the line about using sand for tracking, much like an...
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Last post by Thefatkitty
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:25 am
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Junk bin "Planet Killer" zoom
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Lokifish » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:53 am
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Junk bin Planet Killer zoom
About a year ago I purchased a tiny little zoom monocular for my daughter. It was a fun little do what you want with it...
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so that's what the offspring of an amateur astronomer is for - to provide the contents of a junk bin. ;0. Mine haven't been able to pull that one off...
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Last post by mcolbert
Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:20 am
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removing the miror from a Meade 8"
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mcolbert » Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:16 pm
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DIY II ;)
I want to check the forum wisdom on how to remove the mirror from my SCT.
From what I have seen on other sites the three things to...
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the mirrors have arrived safely, now to remember how to put the whole thing back together! ;)
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Last post by mcolbert
Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:36 am
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things that annoy
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mcolbert » Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:59 pm
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you have a small project (or a big one) that you're involved in and then, bang, it all comes to a halt, because of any number of reasons - mainly...
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No matter how many years I've been doing this, there is always a level of excitement when I set my scope. So much so that fully half the time I first...
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Last post by JayTee
Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:58 am
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DIY Dew Shield
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chicagorandy » Sat May 18, 2019 1:42 am
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Copied from my earlier post in Beginner's Forum, but now with pics rather than a link.
This is my adaptation of a basic idea found on YouTube to...
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Nice work. Any worries about the paint flaking?
I've made one for my SE8 with the stick on velcro strips and a dollar store black 'crazy carpet'....
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Last post by Chich
Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:19 am
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exploring possibilities of making a dedicated solar scope.
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mcolbert » Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:02 am
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whilst waiting for other things to come together (deliveries and the like), the next small project is to see if I can make a dedicated solar...
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Probably sitting on the same shelf as the ion cannon for shooting holes through the cloud layers...
Good luck with the build. :)
thanks, hopefully...
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Last post by mcolbert
Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:55 pm
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Storage container for Z12 OTA
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omeek » Fri May 31, 2019 6:06 pm
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While my original boxes for my Z12 are still in good shape I want to get a better setup going for transport and storage of my OTA (14 x 57 ). I know...
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I use one of the Orion scope bags for my 10
There's one that fits the Z12 too!
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Tue Jun 25, 2019 5:44 am
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Homemade Light panel for small scopes.
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Gordon » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:45 pm
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Here's a little project I made a while back.
I needed a 'flat screen' I could easily use to make my flats for AP (astrophotography). I had done the...
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Looks great and it sounds like it is giving excellent results Gordon.
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Last post by helicon
Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:53 pm
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Aux Battery Pack for Nexstar Mount
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chicagorandy » Sat May 18, 2019 1:49 am
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Many folks advise use of an aftermarket battery pack for longer viewing sessions than just the 8 AA's onboard the mount can provide. I chose a $30...
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What I did was replace the AA's with three 18650 cells. That gives me the needed voltage, a flatter discharge curve, and the mount will stop working...
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Last post by Lokifish
Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:53 am
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Custom foam insert for EP case
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Bigzmey » Mon May 27, 2019 8:59 pm
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This little Orion was my first EP case.
Orion_case-A.jpg
The pre-cut insert however was only designed for small 1.25 EPs, and some rectangular...
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Bigzmey another thanks for an excellent thread! I will be sure to follow this up for my EP's. (The ones not already in a box that is). ;)
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Last post by mcolbert
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:37 pm
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3D printed Pikon Telescope
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Harshil » Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:20 am
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A Pi-controlled Newton reflector with 3D printing, Interesting DIY project.
If you fancy 3D printing and building your very own telescope you may be...
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I'm not too sure if we are getting to the stage or have already gotten to it; where the serious DIYer needs a 3D printer in their work area.
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Last post by mcolbert
Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:27 pm
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Finally integrated a setting circle into my Z12
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omeek » Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:38 am
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I'm late to the party but finally modded my scope with a setting circle using the same technique as Bryan and some others. I found a place nearby...
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That is really nicely done!
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Last post by UlteriorModem
Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:25 pm
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trying to retrieve a 50mm lens
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mcolbert » Mon May 27, 2019 9:34 pm
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one of the DIY projects on the go at the moment is causing some fun and games. :). I have some ex military optics from various sources and one is for...
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Excellent to hear of progress. :)
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:38 am
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