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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.

204 topics in this forum

  1. My obsession telescope building.

    By orion,
    • 145 replies
    • 8,041 views

  2. Spring clean

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 1 reply
    • 698 views

  3. A balance problem solved

    By Eric Mjolnir,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,511 views

  4. Spring clean completed at the NFO

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 0 replies
    • 781 views

  5. Interesting alternative to concrete pier footing

    By poppasmurf,
    • 4 replies
    • 957 views

  6. Controling Telrad Dew

    By Eric Mjolnir,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,444 views

  7. Mirror Flop Mod - Side Flop Stoppers

    By Radar,   
    • 0 replies
    • 981 views

  8. Tri-Pier

    By timthelder,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,308 views

  9. Telescope Mount Anti Vibration

    By Radar,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,008 views

  10. 100ED lens shim shenanigans

    By timthelder,
    • 4 replies
    • 844 views

  11. Optec Rotator Design Problem

    By Radar,
    • 2 replies
    • 897 views

  12. The Canon 200mm lenses

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,421 views

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

    By Radar,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,015 views

  14. Neat wiring

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,026 views

  15. Megawasp

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 3 replies
    • 949 views

  16. A DIY Parfocal Adapter

    By Eric Mjolnir,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,168 views

  17. Today at the New Forest Observatory

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 5 replies
    • 974 views

  18. The megawasp array

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 2 replies
    • 930 views

  19. Yep - I lied again :)

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 1 reply
    • 963 views

  20. New Forest Observatory twin domes

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,193 views

  21. Software Dome Control with Planetarium Software

    By Radar,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,176 views

  22. Losmandy Worm Gear Rebuild

    By Radar,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,132 views

  23. DIY Solar filter for camera lens

    By timthelder,
    • 2 replies
    • 927 views

  24. ASIGN Observatory II on TV last night.

    By A.S.I.G.N_Baz,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,047 views

  25. Upgrade

    By wingeing Pom,
    • 2 replies
    • 830 views
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