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!

 

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