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So when the EVScope made the news, it got me wondering. Why not do augmented reality astronomy for outreach using off the shelf gear? Can run various...
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You should put this in a pair of AR glasses :D lol
Funny you should mention that. While not glasses per se, I do plan to implement this in an...
making a diy tilt adapter ,these cost a fortune and are by far the simplest adapters, a few pc thumb screws and some aluminum .
I did not want to...
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This project has actually been on hold because off my new telescope mount, i expect it to be done in the upcoming weeks , all i need is some pc thumb...
Toolboxe 41.9 X 33 X 20.6 cm . It is not a perfect job but I'm satisfied :smile:
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Did you paint the foam?
If so give it 2-3 days before storing your gear in it to dry and let any propellant release from the foam
You do not want to...
Like a number other newbies, I have a few small used scopes that have decent glass on a less than decent mount/tripod. The advantage of that is I can...
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Excellent! Just the sort of tips/tricks I'm looking for.
Hello all,
I have simplified the Dob mount into individual pieces(4) to have more space in the car to travel comfortably with my family,combining the...
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That is really well done! I have the same scope from a trade, and it needed some help :lol: The base was rotted at the bottom, and during the rebuild...
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I took my new 144mm EQ reflector out last night and the biggest problem with it was after I polar aligned with the AZ part of the mount...
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havent concidered swaping out the original screw and replace it with a screw you could use a wrench to tightening more then by hand ?
My pawnshop special 80AT worked OK for a while, but now I get consistent ‘motor failures ‘ roughly at the same positions. I was toying with the idea...
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Nice one if anyone else is considering this see the bottom of this page on weasner:
Finally I got my Telescope last Friday and I have been busy doing some of the DIY stuff that I wanted to do. What better way to learn how to...
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Thanks for your advice to give enough time to let the mirrors cool down enough. I am planing to run the fan all the time and just vary the fan speed...
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I have the Orion XT10 DOB and I'm working on thinking up a strap system that will facilitate a carry handle of some kind.
If anyone has a DIY...
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Hi guys,
I move this post over to this sub-forum to keep our filing system a bit more organized.
I plan on installing a dovetail base for a finderscope on my Meade 114mm Polaris EQ Reflector today. Last night I dug out the tools that I think I'll...
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I just came back in. I was outside aligning and sighting this telescope in. It took about 20 minutes.
The thing is, is that I can't do like most of...
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