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Observatories, DIY Telescopes and Gear

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Can't afford the right gear? Gotta build it yourself? It sux we know, but we're all in the same boat! This section is for those of you who are brave enough to take on the challenge of building your own Domes, Telescopes or any other kind of Astro Gear.

210 topics in this forum

  1. My obsession telescope building.

    By orion,
    • 145 replies
    • 24,239 views

  2. Obs refurbish/repair

    By poppasmurf,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,799 views

  3. I've been busy/My new OBS!

    By timthelder,
    • 2 replies
    • 864 views

  4. Hyperstar III/C11 running again

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,528 views

  5. Observatory Rebuild

    By Radar,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,865 views

  6. Pier number deux!

    By timthelder,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,165 views

  7. obs out of action

    By poppasmurf,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,199 views

  8. Spring clean

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,163 views

  9. A balance problem solved

    By Eric Mjolnir,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,276 views

  10. Spring clean completed at the NFO

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,943 views

  11. Interesting alternative to concrete pier footing

    By poppasmurf,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,514 views

  12. Controling Telrad Dew

    By Eric Mjolnir,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,844 views

  13. Mirror Flop Mod - Side Flop Stoppers

    By Radar,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2,661 views

  14. Tri-Pier

    By timthelder,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,281 views

  15. Telescope Mount Anti Vibration

    By Radar,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,531 views

  16. 100ED lens shim shenanigans

    By timthelder,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,102 views

  17. Optec Rotator Design Problem

    By Radar,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,178 views

  18. The Canon 200mm lenses

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,227 views

  19. Mirror Mirror On The Wall - Why Would You Do That Mod At All?

    By Radar,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,262 views

  20. Neat wiring

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,268 views

  21. Megawasp

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,217 views

  22. A DIY Parfocal Adapter

    By Eric Mjolnir,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,554 views

  23. Today at the New Forest Observatory

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,351 views

  24. The megawasp array

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,027 views

  25. Yep - I lied again :)

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,965 views
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