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DIY

Serious DIY is not for everyone. It can take a lot of time and effort to complete a project. However, articles refered to below might give useful insights as to how things work.


A DIY Planisphere

Planisphere -- an easy DIY project

Telescopes

Amateur Telescope Making (ATM) Links
Roger Ceragioli's Refractor Construction Page
Telescope making links

Mounts

Barn Door Mounts For Astrophotography (Ken Hough)

Etc

Ajustable Observing chair
Digital Setting Circles Project Home Page
Electronic Focuser
Using a Stepper Motor from a Floppy Drive (for a 'Barn Door' ?)

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