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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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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Post your Optical Design! (This is a no-discussion thread!)Started by Sean Cunneen , 05 Nov 2019 |
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Best of ATM and HelpStarted by MMICKELS , 02 Jul 2005 |
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Moon photographyStarted by vedascript , Today, 02:54 AM Astrophotography
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warping spherical mirror into a paraboloid?Started by Jamesarakaki , 22 Nov 2021 ATM, Mirror Making
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What's the best way to reduce a large flat image plane to a much smaller one?Started by largelenses , 26 Jan 2022 |
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Nikkor 180/2.8 ED AI-S with tripod collarStarted by dheera , Today, 01:25 AM |
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Focusing issues with Redcat 51 using canon m50Started by benny2126 , Today, 01:12 AM |
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It's getting hard to find mirror blanksStarted by psionik , 26 Dec 2021 |
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Nikon D5300 Modification How to-Started by moxican , 18 Mar 2021 Astrophotography, CMOS, DIY, DSLR and 1 more...
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Adapting Digital Setting Circles to Homemade GEM - QuestionsStarted by Rustler46 , 04 Dec 2021 |
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Spider Vane attachment points 1 vs 2 lugsStarted by Diego , 26 Jan 2022 |
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12.5 f/5 Newtonian Build -- Version 9Started by bigbangbaby , 31 Oct 2021 |
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Meade Autostar Mount - Improved?Started by 1981Eagle , Yesterday, 08:12 PM |
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Arduino advice needed for servo flip dust cover. Are you willing to help?Started by buckeyestargazer , 27 Jan 2022 |
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question about eq platform for dobStarted by rfiol , 06 Dec 2021 |
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What did you work on today?Started by Sean Cunneen , 18 Feb 2015 |
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Two mirrors - 12" f/3.3 then 16.5" f/3.7Started by chantepierre , 21 Dec 2021 |
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1800Destiny Still In Business?Started by BillB , 27 Jan 2022 |
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How to Correct Edge Only... Suggestions PleaseStarted by T Madden , 26 Jan 2022 |
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Questions re. Bath interferometerStarted by hamers , 27 Jan 2022 |
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8" f/8Started by BlueTrane2028 , 13 Jan 2022 |
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Figuring first mirror - 8" f/6Started by Knight Sky , 13 Oct 2021 Mirror Making, ATM, Beginner
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My 16" Obsession Style Dobsonian Build LogStarted by Big_Eight , 10 Jan 2022 |
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Anyone know a good and inexpensive house that AR coat lenses?Started by largelenses , 25 Jan 2022 |
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Wood finishesStarted by Starman47 , 26 Jan 2022 |
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velvet paper for flockingStarted by rob1986 , 23 Jan 2022 |
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Idiots and telescopes-and the big switcheroo?Started by Ayaan Hashim , 27 Jan 2022 |
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Sourcing a focuser for small refractor buildStarted by Usernamealreadytaken , 26 Jan 2022 |
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How to fix a TUEStarted by Chris Adamczyk , 24 Jan 2022 |
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Post a pic of your DIY equatorial platformStarted by Maxtrixbass , 17 Jan 2022 |
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How do I install the primary mirror in the mirror cell (Starsplitter 10" dob))Started by dasganu , 27 Jan 2022 |
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12 inch f4 workshop scrap build.Started by GUS.K , 26 Jan 2022 |
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3d printable motorised 1.25" filter wheel (ASCOM and INDI compatible)Started by chemistorge , 13 Sep 2021 3d printing, DIY, Equipment and 1 more...
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Refractor Build with iStar 140mm APO ObjectiveStarted by TopherTheME , 15 Sep 2021 |
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Riser for my dobson base and overthinking thingsStarted by N3p , 22 Jan 2022 |
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new grinding machine and 23,5" mirror projectStarted by MakeTT , 23 Feb 2014 |
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17.5" f/4.5 Truss Tube Dobsonian Build (First Build)Started by Brisby2 , 22 Dec 2020 ATM, optics, reflector
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Looking for a simple Arduino focuser for C11 (no ASCOM)Started by Stargazer3236 , 25 Jan 2022 |
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First mirror, 8" F/3.5-ishStarted by chantepierre , 05 Apr 2020 |
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85mm f/15 doubletStarted by chantepierre , 23 Nov 2021 |
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Long focal ratio 12.5 inch newtonian questionsStarted by mvdmitri , 10 Jan 2022 |
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Source for truss tubes/ supplies?Started by mayhem13 , 24 Jan 2022 |
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Telephoto anastigmat lens- Good results so far.....Started by largelenses , 23 Jan 2022 |
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24" project/mirror class(?)Started by Augustus , 17 Jan 2022 |
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Wayno's 16" F/4.45 Dobsonian buildStarted by Waynosworld , 08 Jan 2021 |
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making site tube with crosshairs from powerseeker barlowStarted by rob1986 , 24 Jan 2022 |
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Why can't amateurs make SCT corrector plates using vacuum methods?Started by Darren Drake , 21 Jan 2022 |
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DIY Meade LX200 ALT/AZ wedgeStarted by Ribel Astro , 22 Jan 2022 3d printing, Accessories and 8 more...
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