Mark Parrish

DIY Astronomer

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

Recent articles by Mark Parrish

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

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

Build a rotating meteor shutter

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

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

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How to build an astronomy accessories case

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How to build a multi-camera mount

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How to build a tabletop tracking mount

Revelation 10-inch M-CRF Premium Dobsonian

Revelation 10-inch M-CRF Premium Dobsonian review

£478 Price correct at time of review

Orion StarBlast 62mm compact travel refractor review

Orion StarBlast 62mm compact travel refractor review

£399 Price correct at time of review

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