Astronomy Equipment and Method


A selection of pages describing the apparatus and processes used to produce our images. Much of this consists of DIY and homemade efforts to reduce our astronomical spending! A I have constantly said elsewhere, making and imaging with your own equipment is a thousandfold more satisfying than using shop bought cameras and astronomy equipment - although I do draw the line at grinding mirrors!

 

Latest Imaging Setup April 2006

Tom's Imaging Setup - 2004
Pete's Imaging Setup - 2004
Building the Observatory - Summer 2004
Imaging Equipment - 2002/2003

Current Imaging Process

LXD55 Autoguiding
Webcam RAW mode
Polar Alignment for Dummies (unfinished)
Collimation Observations
DSO Stack Size
Spectroscopy

Webcam Modifications Summary
Dew
Zero cost dew heater for LX200 - from a toaster!

Computer controlled Motorised Guide Scope Mount

Notes on Autoguiding EQ Mounts - How I do my autoguiding

Direct Bias Amp Off
Artemis CCD Camera
Summer 2005 Servicing
Homemade DIY telescope parts with a mini lathe
Homemade DIY filter wheel
Homemade DIY dovetail bar
Anodising Aluminium at home





Page last updated 2005-09-08