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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 Optical Design! (This is a no-discussion thread!)Started by Sean Cunneen , 05 Nov 2019 |
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3D Printed AstronomyStarted by Gazpacho , 25 Apr 2020  accessories, ATM, DIY, equipment and 1 more...
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Post your home made scopeStarted by droid , 22 Jan 2013 |
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Best of ATM and HelpStarted by MMICKELS , 02 Jul 2005 |
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MLX IR sensors for cloud detectorStarted by tomb18 , Today, 06:49 PM |
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16" Davidson Optronics mirror + Huge Truss Dob. Tempting!Started by Plinthley , 03 Aug 2021 |
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boundry layer fansStarted by faulksy , 19 Sep 2021 |
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C-14 Prototype that was never completedStarted by tim53 , 20 Sep 2021 |
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Some truss questionsStarted by bokemon , 08 Aug 2021 |
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Grinding a 6 inch MirrorStarted by Sathya , 14 Jul 2021 ATM, Classic, DIY, Mirror Making
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Hole too small in barbells make bigger?Started by clearwaterdave , 18 Sep 2021 |
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DIY dimmable red head torchStarted by Monk314 , Today, 09:29 AM |
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3D printed desiccant holderStarted by tag1260 , 22 Sep 2021 |
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Hartmann Mask holesStarted by dhkaiser , 20 Sep 2021 |
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DIY Digital setting circles Wifi /Bluetooth with 2 encodersStarted by Speo , 31 Jan 2021 |
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Sterope project - design and build a compact 16" binoscopeStarted by Oberon , 21 Mar 2015 ATM
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Stupidly fast Dob mount buildStarted by Augustus , 10 Sep 2021 |
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Three Mirror Telescope DesignsStarted by 555aaa , 28 Aug 2018 |
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Is physical center really optical center for mirror spotting? How do I find out?Started by Lighthound , 21 Sep 2021 |
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My Coater Experience Of The DayStarted by RLK1 , 26 Jul 2021 |
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Cooling Fan speed control QuestionsStarted by John Miele , 17 Sep 2021 |
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strehl unbelievable?Started by duck , 20 Jul 2021 |
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3D printed 42mm filter holder for Tair 3Started by RemyB , Yesterday, 09:02 AM 3d printing, Filters, Refractor
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best wood for tripod legs?Started by bobzeq25 , 24 Apr 2018 |
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my home made scope buggyStarted by ssagerian , 03 Feb 2020 DIY
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What did you work on today?Started by Sean Cunneen , 18 Feb 2015 |
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External Power to Mirror BoxStarted by Tim C , 20 Sep 2021 |
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Az bearings questionStarted by Quinnipiac Monster , 19 Aug 2021 |
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Ultralight Schmidt Cassegrain ProjectStarted by tturtle , 21 Sep 2021 ATM, Cassegrain, Celestron, SCT
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Refractor Build with iStar 140mm APO ObjectiveStarted by TopherTheME , 15 Sep 2021 |
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Z130 DIY UpgradesStarted by Jared L. , 21 Sep 2021 |
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Silver coating life span and protecting methods?Started by Celestial825 , 19 Sep 2021 Astrometry, ATM, Reflector and 5 more...
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Some Curved Vane Spider Design IdeasStarted by bigbangbaby , 19 Sep 2021 |
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Help with Terrestrial Image Size CalculationsStarted by MarMax , 21 Sep 2021 |
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Question about ST-4 autoguidingStarted by CrossoverManiac , 19 Jun 2021 |
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A telescope lifting column - portable versionStarted by hongming , 21 Sep 2021 ATM, Mount
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ASCOM DarkLight Cover/CalibratorStarted by iwannabswiss , 20 Aug 2020 |
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Controlling a cooled DSLR using an ArdunioStarted by hefyjefy , 22 Sep 2021 |
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Coatings: How thin is too thin?Started by Tom Stock , 16 Sep 2021 |
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Is this a good 20" F4 mirror?Started by cnchillstar , 20 Sep 2021 |
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Making a dew shield for a c6 sctStarted by Airbrush , 21 Sep 2021 |
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First mirror, 8" F/3.5-ishStarted by chantepierre , 05 Apr 2020 |
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Digital Settings Circles with Smart sensors without rotary encodersStarted by avarakin , 16 Aug 2021 |
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Designing a truss tube telescope to mount equatoriallyStarted by WalterG , 21 Sep 2021 DIY, Equipment, Reflector
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$37 Dobsonian DSC for DIY makersStarted by Adun , 26 Aug 2017 DIY, dob, mount
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'Scope Improvements, Making Things EasierStarted by MeteorBoy , 21 Sep 2021 Accessories, Astrophotography and 8 more...
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Hubble Optics UL20 F3.7 Stuffed into an ExploradomeStarted by WhyNot , 05 Sep 2021 |
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Choose between 140mmf6.5 Apo or 200mmf15 dall kirkhamStarted by Meticon , 20 Sep 2021 |
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Windowed Newtonian?Started by bigbangbaby , 17 Sep 2021 |
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strehl ratio to angular resolution relationshipStarted by akulapanam , 17 Sep 2021 |
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