Member's Mods
A page dedicated to the ancient art of improving stuff and how it can be applied to astronomical equipment!
3D-printed Vixen Dovetail to DSLR-Camera Mount Adapter (Dec 2018, Eric Walker)
3D-printed SynScan Hand-Controller Holder for SkyWatcher EQ5 Mount (Dec 2018, Eric Walker)
3D-Printed Universal Camera Lens Filter Holder (Dec 2018, Eric Walker)
Lens Cap Mod to Fit a Star Analyser 100 Diffraction Grating - enables the capture of spectra using a DSLR camera & zoom lens (Dec 2018, Eric Walker)
Homemade camera fitting to attach to Sky-Watcher mount and carry out long exposures without star-trailing (Nov 2018, Eric Walker)
EQ3 Direct Declination Drive - How to remove backlash in the declination drive of an EQ3 type mount, by Maarten de Vries
Cool That Mirror - How to re-use an old computer fan to get better results from your Newtonian, by Maarten de Vries
DIY Solar Filter - How to save money and keep your eyesight, by Jeremy Rundle
AZ-3 Mount Mod - How to add a counterweight system to Synta's AZ-3 mount, by Antony McEwan
AZ-3 Servicing - Tune up your AZ-3 mount for much improved performance, by Antony McEwan
ED-100 Focuser Swap - Swapping the standard Synta Crayford focuser for a third party add-on, by Antony McEwan
Dob Repaint - Repainting and renovating the GSO 680 Dobsonian, by Antony McEwan
PST Bracket for SupaTrak Mount - Track the Sun with your PST on a SupaTrak, by Jeremy Rundle
Weather Manipulation - Change the local weather patterns to ensure 100% reliable weather manipulation, by Antony McEwan (A work in progress)