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Mods and Enhancements

Here you'll find a collection of DIY astronomy-related projects undertaken to try and get the most of out the observing experience.

None of these are extremely difficult or costly, and anyone with a bit of know-how can try these at home! If I can do it, you can too!

 
Denver Observers Chair
People will tell you that being comfortable while observing is worth an inch in aperture! See how you can make your own adjustable height observing chair to allow you to sit in comfort while peering through the eyepiece.
 
Transporting Trolley
If you're like me, then the thought of carrying the OTA + base in 2 trips every time you need to move the scope, doesn't give warm and fuzzies. With this easy-to-make transporting trolley you'll put an end to the risk of banging your OTA against the door frame while lumbering it inside and out!
 
Dob Base Mods
Dobsonian bases are cheap, quick and easy to setup and easy to use. With a tiny bit of extra work, you can ensure the movement is smooth and fluid, without jerking.
 
Solar Filter
Get into solar observing with this cheap, quick and easy to make white light solar filter. Make use of the telescope during the day!
 
Illuminated Finder
A quick, cheap and easy way to solve the problem of not being able to see the black crosshairs against a black sky!
 
Moonlite CR2 Focuser
A premium focuser upgrade with a coarse and fine focus control for snap focus for visual use and webcam imaging!
 
SkyCommander DSC's
Push-to telescope computer for my dob. Find more objects quicker and easier!
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