ATM, Optics and DIY Forum
Amateur Telescope Making (ATM) and any do it yourself related activities. Ask questions, discuss and post pictures of telescope related projects, optics, telescopes, observing chairs, etc.
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Post your home made scopeStarted by droid , 22 Jan 2013 |
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New Photo Size Guidelines in CN 3.0.Started by richard7 , 15 Sep 2014 |
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Ron Ravneberg Memorial Scope GalleryStarted by RRavneberg , 29 Dec 2007 |
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Best of ATM and HelpStarted by MMICKELS , 02 Jul 2005 |
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My experimental 3D printed upper cage and wire spider.Started by Dale Eason , 23 Jul 2018 |
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20” f/4 - The Insanity Continues (again)Started by Augustus , 19 Aug 2018 |
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DFT Fringe and 3 flatsStarted by eroyer , 17 Aug 2018 |
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Finally starting figuring 6 f8Started by Sam Danigelis , 04 Aug 2018 |
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Building a UTA...Started by Cotts , 17 Aug 2018 |
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Polishing compoundsStarted by krisald444 , 24 Jul 2018 |
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What would you do with a 25 inch F1.6 mirrorStarted by mark77 , 18 Aug 2018 |
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10" Truss Dob build the official threadStarted by pjmulka , 22 Jul 2018 |
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Zambuto 8" dob projectStarted by Bill Schneider , 15 Jul 2018 |
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Making a 6 inch F3 Mirror/DobStarted by Lognic04 , 19 Aug 2018  ATM, lens making, mirror making and 3 more...
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DIY Dob Pod BuildStarted by Rinzler , 18 Aug 2018 accessories, tripod, Orion, mount and 2 more...
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17.5" BinoScope BuildStarted by Bob4BVM , 04 May 2018 |
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3D Printed Guidescope - 43mm f/3 - 235g (camera and lens included)Started by H-Alfa , 04 Aug 2018 |
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How would YOU figure it? 10" f/4Started by danmdak , 18 Aug 2018 |
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To print or not to print ... 3d that is ...Started by eskimo3883 , 24 Aug 2014 |
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quality helical focuser?Started by NHRKO , 17 Aug 2018 |
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50mm cut downStarted by Capn26 , 17 Aug 2018 |
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Anyone did try some protective coatings against oxidations over the silver surface ?Started by gaetan8888 , 22 Jul 2018 |
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About telescope tube materialStarted by mustafa3598 , 17 Aug 2018 ATM, beginner, DIY, reflector
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What did you work on today?Started by Sean Cunneen , 18 Feb 2015 |
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Replicating friction driveStarted by RafaMv , 18 Aug 2018 DIY, mount
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DIY RA driveStarted by Adun , 05 Aug 2018 |
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Need to protect eyepiece from lightStarted by EAF , 18 Aug 2018 |
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Making a 10" Dob/MirrorStarted by Lognic04 , 14 May 2018 ATM, DIY, equipment
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22 inch f4.4 polishing and figuringStarted by hamishbarker , 25 Jun 2018 |
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PnP Focus: The simplest-ever Arduino focus controllerStarted by anat , 11 Oct 2017 |
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Is This A 12.5" Mirror Blank & Tool?Started by Tom Duncan , 31 Jul 2018 |
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Focuser recommendation for nesting UTAStarted by GoldSpider , 18 Aug 2018 |
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How to grind and figure a mirror with a center hole?Started by MiguelStrongEye , 13 Aug 2018 |
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USB Serial FTDI and IR Remote Shutter ControlStarted by ccs_hello , 02 Apr 2014 |
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Measurement of image circle throughout light path to determine each component's clear apertureStarted by BillyBoyBoy , 11 Aug 2018 optics, imaging, observing, solar and 6 more...
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Updated status of mirror coaters?Started by ccaissie , 04 Jun 2018 |
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Time per grit size questionStarted by danmdak , 04 May 2018 |
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Schmidt-Newtonian 8" Dob ConversionStarted by Ed Wiley , 17 Aug 2018 |
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UWA Shenzhen 80° eyepieceStarted by lordcjt , 17 Aug 2018 |
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show us your pipe mount !Started by NHRob , 28 Jun 2017 |
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Foam fitted to the boot of my Nissan LeafStarted by JerseyBoy , 15 Aug 2018 |
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A good mirror cellStarted by Spartinix , 16 Aug 2018 |
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Enlarging a focuser hole in a Newtonian tube.Started by 25585 , 16 Aug 2018 ATM
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The "Patient" Survived "Surgery"--Starlast 6 OTA + GSO 2"-FocuserStarted by Phillip Creed , 07 Jun 2018 |
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Help for 18 points mirror cellStarted by cnchillstar , 16 Aug 2018 |
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Improving 50mm refractor made of junkStarted by Vcore , 12 Aug 2018 |
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polyester resin shrinks when cured? (polishing tool issues)Started by FlorinAndrei , 04 Aug 2018 |
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Is a truss easier to build?Started by stargazer193857 , 12 Aug 2018 |
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Mechanical interface of Celestron #93514 EQ Drive?Started by pgrunwald , 15 Aug 2018 |
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weight of 1/2" thick sono tube that is 72" longStarted by osteomark , 02 Nov 2007 |
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