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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Recruiting potential Moderator CandidatesStarted by WOBentley , 04 Apr 2020 |
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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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Advice and Help - New 6" F/8 Mirror testingStarted by Astrokhan , 02 Apr 2020  mirror making
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Custom refractive elements for ATM?Started by Lucullus , Today, 07:46 AM |
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JMI MOTODEC for old Celestron Fastar 8Started by rheyta , 03 Apr 2020 accessories, ATM and 4 more...
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What did you work on today?Started by Sean Cunneen , 18 Feb 2015 |
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16" f4.3 buildStarted by kb58 , 19 Dec 2018 |
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Mirror making video tutorial!Started by Lognic04 , 03 Apr 2020 |
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manual manufacture of aluminum mirrorsStarted by marcosbaun , 24 Nov 2019 |
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How to raise a DOB off the ground?Started by pmch , 12 Jun 2019 |
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Mirrors - using undersize toolStarted by macleod , 28 Mar 2020 |
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Group 70Started by gnabgib , 21 Mar 2019 |
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Is this usable?Started by Augustus , 05 Mar 2020 |
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Truss tube collimation - the hexapod threadStarted by Oberon , 02 Mar 2017 ATM
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need help with using Cassegrain mirror setStarted by BABOafrica , 27 Mar 2020 |
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When to Switch to Full Size Tile Tool after Hogging?Started by msheald , Yesterday, 01:42 PM |
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6" f/8 Scope Making Video Tutorial SeriesStarted by Augustus , Yesterday, 02:37 PM |
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Zane and Logan's 10 inch F/3 projectStarted by Lognic04 , 19 Mar 2019 |
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First mirror, 8" F/3.5-ishStarted by chantepierre , Yesterday, 09:12 AM |
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Inside OTA blackeningStarted by Lucullus , 04 Apr 2020 |
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Is my mirror coating failing, or should I try cleaning again?Started by jakecru , 18 Feb 2020 |
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Building Raspberry Pi 3B systemStarted by moxican , 25 Feb 2020 |
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What would be the lightest I can get...Started by Stargazer3236 , 04 Apr 2020 |
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14.7" f/4.32 quartz mirror dobStarted by avarakin , 29 Nov 2019 |
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Beyond Wheelbarrow HandlesStarted by LateViewer , 03 Apr 2020 |
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Distance between focuser holes?Started by Rio6 , 04 Apr 2020 beginner
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Making a Dynamax 8 corrector plateStarted by davidc135 , 13 Mar 2020 |
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2.5" Telescope Rings for Meade 60/900mm RefractorStarted by wcoastsands , 16 Feb 2020 |
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First time mirror grinding 8" f/5Started by DLCling , 25 Feb 2020 |
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6" F3 Mirror and Scope BuildStarted by Aaron_tragle , 02 Dec 2019 |
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Excellent Silvering Article in Sky and Telescope Jan. 2020Started by SandyHouTex , 06 Dec 2019 |
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Apodising masks, anyone ?Started by luxo II , 02 Apr 2020 |
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Pondering next steps/what to do for next large scope and current stuffStarted by Augustus , 02 Apr 2020 |
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Electrical questionStarted by buckeyestargazer , 18 Feb 2020 |
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Improving a scope...Any Advice?Started by DAG792 , 02 Apr 2020 |
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any suggestions for mini-mill/lathe machinesStarted by rgpalmer , 24 Mar 2020 |
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Individual baffle influences on straylightStarted by Lucullus , 14 Mar 2019 |
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Corrector plate repair/replacement?Started by VNA , 01 Apr 2020 |
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14.7" f/3 Dob/RFTStarted by Augustus , 29 Sep 2019 |
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What do you use to glue felt onto tube rings?Started by sky_dave , 01 Apr 2020 |
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Building a New Type Low Cost Refractor FocuserStarted by BillB9430 , 02 Apr 2020 |
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Help IDing a 6" refractor tubeStarted by andresohc , 02 Apr 2020 |
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Doubling dew shieldStarted by tag1260 , 01 Apr 2020 |
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Testing a Cassegrain secondaryStarted by mconnelley , 01 Apr 2020 |
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The Ultimate Telescope Cart.Started by scadvice , 31 Mar 2020 |
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For a six-pole truss assembly, do I still need an adjustable secondary?Started by kb58 , 01 Apr 2020 |
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Sealing a plaster tool baseStarted by Stargazer , 01 Apr 2020 |
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i made a co2 snow cleanerStarted by prefetch , 28 Mar 2020 |
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