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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Spherometer calc?Started by Marty0750 , 12 Feb 2019  optics
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Guess what I will do with this?Started by laixiaolue , Today, 02:20 AM |
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Schmidt-Newtonian optics rotational alignment questionStarted by drewbo , 08 Feb 2019 |
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Would you make your own kiln?Started by stargazer193857 , 27 Dec 2018 |
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Making a telescope mirror with resinStarted by Horusapollo , 05 Nov 2018 |
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Rigid optics. Non-collimateable reflector designs?Started by Earthbound1 , 07 Feb 2019 |
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Cerium Oxide Vs Red RougeStarted by Aquarius Of The Night , 16 Jan 2018 |
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Truss tube collimation - the hexapod threadStarted by Oberon , 02 Mar 2017 ATM
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Plop question 27 pt cellStarted by hakann , 14 Jan 2019 |
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Suggestions for an Astromaster 130 OTAStarted by aeradan , 10 Feb 2019 astrophotography, ATM, beginner and 6 more...
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My 3D printed 10 inch F3.Started by Dale Eason , 26 Nov 2018 |
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Difference in deformation of meniscus vs standard mirror?Started by Earthbound1 , 13 Feb 2019 |
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I cannot find an (affordable) OTA material anywhere!Started by Novem , 13 Feb 2019 ATM
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What did you work on today?Started by Sean Cunneen , 18 Feb 2015 |
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guide motor for 10" Meade newtonianStarted by hcward , Yesterday, 05:27 PM |
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ATM Maksutov-Cassegrain TelescopeStarted by mic1970 , 13 Feb 2019 |
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Going to need help on this one! 😁Started by rnc39560 , 05 Jan 2019 dob, DIY, reflector, ATM and 1 more...
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Convertible Newt/Frac?Started by JoeInMN , 13 Feb 2019 |
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telescope eyepiece position for disability accessibilityStarted by mark1234 , 11 Oct 2017 mount, observatory, outreach and 1 more...
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Anyone making mirrors?Started by Lognic04 , 25 Jan 2019 |
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What vendor offers mirror cells these days?Started by NeilPerlin , 13 Feb 2019 ATM, mirror making, mount
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Cheshire combo tool sight tube length ?¡Started by Wraith , 13 Feb 2019 |
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Finderscope upgrade for Celestron Astromaster 130EQ MDStarted by nikolav , 11 Feb 2019 |
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Celestron/Vixen sled focuser knob replacement?Started by KerryR , 14 Feb 2019 |
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7.5" diameter f3.7 LENS - what to doStarted by scout72 , 13 Feb 2019 |
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A 10 inch F7.3 interferogramStarted by Dale Eason , 09 Feb 2019 |
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New mount, or 12" for the weight of 10"Started by Araguaia , 12 Feb 2019 |
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RA guiding for the ES EXOS Nano EQ mountStarted by hcf , 02 Jul 2018 |
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How light can a 16 inch telescope be?Started by Lognic04 , 28 Jan 2019 |
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Comet Catcher (f3.6 Schmidt-Newt) Primary aspherizingStarted by KerryR , 28 Jan 2019 |
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Borescope camera for DPAC bench?Started by tim53 , 13 Feb 2019 |
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6 inch f15 ...wooden "break apart " tubeStarted by starcanoe , 02 Dec 2018 |
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Another Ultralight travelscope: 12" f/4 PropdobStarted by Roel , 10 Feb 2019 |
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ATM in China?!Started by Andrew Johnston , 03 Feb 2018 |
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Tube Flocking versus Trusses w/ShroudsStarted by mic1970 , 09 Feb 2019 |
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Evolution of Dobson's philosophy? You decide.Started by Earthbound1 , 10 Feb 2019 |
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Front cooling fan design. Should I use 2 or 4?Started by CrazyPanda , 12 Feb 2019 |
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10" F/8 Corrected Dall-KirkhamStarted by Arjan , 27 Jan 2017 |
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Hubble Optics %50 saleStarted by Pinbout , 12 Jan 2019 |
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Edmund video on making aspheric lensesStarted by Oregon-raybender , 07 Feb 2019 astrophotography, ATM, DIY and 4 more...
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Building the ultimate travelscope: 10" f/4 ultra ultra compact truss DobStarted by Roel , 29 Feb 2016 |
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Any good DC stepper Motors to recommendStarted by azure1961p , 09 Feb 2019 |
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What kind of telescope is this?Started by wcreech , 05 Feb 2019 |
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Topher's 18" F4 UL Dob BuildStarted by TopherTheME , 03 Oct 2015 |
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Add and subtract polar coordinates in excel?Started by Oberon , 09 Feb 2019 ATM
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Solid tube vs 8-strut vs 6-strutStarted by kb58 , 08 Dec 2018 |
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