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    Astronomy DIY

    The rocket ready for lift off: stamp hard on the bottle and your spacecraft will go flying. Image Credit: Jo Richardson
    Advice

    How to build a stomp rocket launcher

    The completed shutter mounted on its own tripod and positioned beside a camera. Image Credit: Mark Parrish
    Advice

    Build a rotating meteor shutter

    A portable tripod dolly is a handy way of moving heavy astronomy setups.
    Advice

    How to build a rolling telescope dolly

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    Build a low-cost wooden tripod

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    Build a clip-on finderscope illuminator

    When you want to use your scope, simply open the shed doors and wheel it out of the way. Image Credit: Robert Lucas
    Advice

    Create a protective shield for your telescope pillar

    You need to wash your dome the old-fashioned way; hosing it down will make the inside wet. Image Credit: Steve Richards
    Advice

    How to clean your astronomy observatory

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    How to build a simple solar finder

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Once installed, the process of recording flats is much quicker
    Advice

    How to make an automated flat panel and dust cap

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    The finished telescope dew shield is black on its inner surface, cutting down on annoying reflections. Image Credit: Ben Kent
    Advice

    How to make a telescope dew shield

    Once the wedge has been installed the mount can be attached to a pier or tripod. Image Credit: Robert Lucas
    Advice

    How to set up an EQ6 Wedge correctly

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    How to build an astronomy accessories case

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    How to automate your observatory

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    How to build a multi-camera mount

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    How to build a star simulator

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