Tell us about those other projects you are working on.
My garbage find/possible new project
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Thefatkitty »
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:38 pm
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G'day all :D
It's been a lousy week for weather here. The eclipse was a bust for me on Monday, and the past two days have been rainy and cold, with...
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This seems to be a very interesting project.
keep us posted on developments.
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:04 am
Celestron NexStar 130 SLT
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Graeme1858 »
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:41 pm
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Inspired by Mark's My garbage find/possible new project I need to ask, what do we all think of this:
A Celestron NexStar 130 SLT 130mm f/5...
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Hi Graeme,
Since that auction is an or Best Offer , I would offer him £100 and see if he takes it. If not, go up to 125 lbs and see if he takes it....
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Last post by JayTee
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:33 pm
Right Angle Viewfinder for Polar Scope
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StarBru »
Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:23 am
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You can buy right angle SLR film camera viewfinders with or without an adapter for your polar scope, but since I already had an Olympus viewfinder, I...
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StarBru
This is the reason when going to remote locations I always take a radio with me.
Most animals will avoid you after that.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:06 pm
SCT cart ideas
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Mike Q »
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:48 pm
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Later on this year i will be getting into the SCT game. If you have made a cart for it out of wood, please drop a picture of it in your reply. I need...
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Perhaps our friends at @Astro TUFF TRUK Ltd. can come up with an idea?
Graeme
I have actually seen their stuff and it is definitely well made,...
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Last post by Mike Q
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:56 pm
power octopus
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Star Dad »
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:01 pm
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Has anyone come across a 120VAC/12VDC octopus output... that is a power supply with, say, 4 12V output leads? I've found a couple of 120/12V power...
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I use one of these connected to a 120AH Lithium battery.
It's a multifunctional system that fills three roles. I made it non-permanent so that...
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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:08 am
New Pi4b controller + power unit
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SkyHiker »
Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:28 am
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I recently ditched my first DIY rig consisting of a Pi4b, 12/5 DCDC and 7-port powered USB2 hub on a too-large plywood frame to a Pi4b + Pegasus...
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I have found that with a cooled camera (ie ASI294M-C) that even when there is frost on the outside of my Newtonion scope, the secondary (and so far...
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Last post by Star Dad
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:55 pm
Anyone used an Arduino for driving an equatorial mount?
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Kilohertz »
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:27 am
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I'm planning on building a nice sturdy equatorial mount system this winter and want to experiment with a small prebuilt Meade or Bushnell to figure...
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Let me add that there is one gotcha that I haven't yet figured out. I use a direct drive, meaning no timing belts or cog wheels. The required...
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Last post by SkyHiker
Fri Dec 08, 2023 2:11 pm
Diy Sct mirror stability collet locks
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yobbo89 »
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:46 pm
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I havnt used my 12 meade sct In a while, I actually hate it and kind of regret not buying a Ritchey Chretien astrograph instead, I've pulled the...
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did some test,helix is pulling away to the lower west so might be hard to collect data, thor's helmet which i did not know was viewable in the...
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Last post by yobbo89
Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:08 am
A telescope mount
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Thefatkitty »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:40 pm
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Judging by the title of this thread, I can imagine you're thinking, So is it an EQ or an Alt-Az that you built?
Neither. I have two EQ's and three...
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nice work, the cg4 is without a doubt the most underestimated mount, very solid for its size and works year after year. thx.
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:00 pm
Repairing my F5 refractor
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John Baars »
Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:30 pm
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With a big bang, my F5 Startravel refractor came to rest on the floor from a side table. Swept off its spot by a diligent cleaner's shirt stuck...
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very nice,some skill set you have
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Last post by yobbo89
Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:39 pm
Unfinished Dobson Mirror Mount project for 20x80mm binoculars
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StarBru »
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:17 am
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I probably found this idea somewhere on the internet, and I don't know if any of it is original thought, probably not! But here is a binocular mirror...
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Here's a website that lets you specify the size then returns the price. You can specify 1/4 or 1/8 lambda. Best to sit down before hitting Calculate...
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Last post by StarBru
Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:07 am
Mini Tripod for my Starblast 6i
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Big_Eight »
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:04 am
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I threw together a mini tripod for my starblast 6i. This put the tabletop scope to the correct viewing height and it works great! Just thought I'd...
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Very nice 👍
Also a very capable scope!
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Last post by Ylem
Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:23 pm
A pretty easy-build folding chair/stool some might like for observing.
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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
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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:44 am
Accessory rail for Nexstar 8i SE
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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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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:06 pm
Alt / Az mounting my OMC140
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John Baars »
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:40 pm
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My OMC140 ( 140mm Maksutov) was actually always a tad heavy for the Alt/Az mount my GrabnGo 102mm Maksutov normally sits on.
The little 102mm Mak has...
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Well done John! I do the same with ES Twilight 1 when observing with 8 SCT, improves observing considerably. Unfortunately, it does not work with...
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Last post by John Baars
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:30 pm
Low Budget Solar Viewer
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chartram »
Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:35 am
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Hello,
Apologies if this has been covered already. This is a super cheap DIY solar viewing setup.
Ingredients:
- 3gal bucket
- ultra flat black...
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Very cool!
This is something like a solar funnel?
I use refractors from achro doublets to oil spaced triplet with a herschel wedge without issue....
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:25 am
New insulation- jacket for 140 mm Maksutov
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John Baars »
Mon Nov 28, 2022 2:24 pm
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Well, if you're still busy sticking radiator foil behind the radiators of the heating, you might as well replace the old insulation jacket of the...
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what ? don't you look at the stars in a tuxedo?
seriously if it works why not.
you can spend more time looking at the stars.
good thing.
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Last post by messier 111
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:48 pm
Where do you go to the Bathroom
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planecrazzzy »
Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:46 pm
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Ok... That was just a Hook
Although, the reason I bought this was so girls could go to the bathroom on the pontoon boat.
Just remember that when...
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Hi , Glad to hear your about your new booth...
Is it for your scope , or for you ? Maybe both.
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I have two Tips ...
One , on folding... you'll get...
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Last post by planecrazzzy
Tue Nov 22, 2022 7:54 am
My platform
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Frankskywatcher »
Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:39 pm
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I finally got around to making a platform for my scope now it’s so much easier to move my scope around.
I cut a piece of wood 4 inches bigger than...
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Locking wheels?
No but I prefer it that way my garage and my driveway is perfectly flat
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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Fri Nov 18, 2022 2:44 am
Mount Stabilization with three Bungie cords
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planecrazzzy »
Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:22 pm
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I haven't needed this kind of stabilization yet... I'm still mainly Visual...and preparing for AP.
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I've thought about some of the things they do...
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There is no pressure to speak of... ( The sky is not falling... the tape is NOT red , There is NO spoon )
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OK... Why do people make those Braces to...
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Last post by planecrazzzy
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:29 pm
Bottle cap Diagonal on Orion Finder scope
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planecrazzzy »
Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:13 pm
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I bought an Orion 6 Newtonian...
It comes with a finder scope that is HARD to see through, it won't accept a diagonal...
For $100 , they'll sale...
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Right now I'm just trying to confirm and fine tune the Mounts target centering.
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But most of the time I couldn't get into a position to look...
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Last post by planecrazzzy
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:25 pm
Mount Mod /StarSense Camera
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planecrazzzy »
Sat Oct 29, 2022 12:27 am
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So it's supposed to go in place of the finder scope...But I want a finder scope
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What If I wanna put a different telescope on the mount, gotta...
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Last post by planecrazzzy
Sat Oct 29, 2022 12:27 am
Options for case foam
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Chich »
Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:23 pm
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I have to make new foam inserts for some cases. Before spending a schwack of money on some Kaizen foam does anyone have any other suggestions? or...
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Thanks for explaining that... it's the first time I've came across it.
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I've had to edit a few post ... must have been within that time.
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Gotta...
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Last post by planecrazzzy
Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:46 pm
Mod for Tri-pod 2" legs
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planecrazzzy »
Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:17 pm
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OK, here's something easy to remember...
Pipe is measured from the INSIDE...
Tubing is measured from the OUTSIDE...
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The Legs are...
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One last example.
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This shows how many cables these hold...
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But , one set of this down the tri-pod leg , can be shared by another set...staggered...
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Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:01 pm
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