Mark Parrish

DIY Astronomer

Mark Parrish is a consummate designer and a prolific producer of DIY astronomy products.

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How to make your own telescope

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Best laser collimators for telescopes, 2022

Make planetarium projector

DIY Astronomy Make a planetarium projector

Make your own Galileo telescope replica

DIY Astronomy Build a Galilean telescope

How to make your own red light torch. Credit: Mark Parrish

DIY Astronomy How to make a red light torch

With the dome section added, the observatory really begins to take shape. Credit: Mark Parrish

How to build a home observatory

Create a spectrograph for your smartphone. Credit: Mark Parrish

How to create a spectrograph for your smartphone

Rigel SkyLite RED and WHITE Water Resistant Flashlight with Brightness Control. Credit: Mark Parrish

Astronomy accessories

Rigel SkyLite RED and WHITE Water Resistant Flashlight with Brightness Control review

£28 Price correct at time of review

Evergreen Eyepiece and Filter Kit

Evergreen Eyepiece and Filter Kit review

£139.99 Price correct at time of review

The finished smartphone finderscope. Follow our guide to make your own. Credit: Mark Parrish

Build a smartphone finderscope for your telescope

An astronomical quadrant is both fun and educational. Credit: Mark Parrish

Build your own astronomical quadrant

Skywatcher 9x50 Right-Angled Erecting Finderscope

Skywatcher 9×50 Right-Angled Erecting Finderscope

£69.99 Price correct at time of review

Plumbing fittings and bespoke clamps attach your mobile to your scope. Image Credit: Mark Parrish

Build a smartphone holder for your telescope

Our rotating turret can hold up to four of your favourite eyepieces. Credit: Mark Parrish

Build a rotating eyepiece turret