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Build Your Own Mini Observatory

Thursday, May 7, 2026 by Richard Harris

For many amateur astronomers the dream begins the same way. Carrying equipment into the backyard night after night. Polar aligning in the dark. Waiting for cables mounts cameras and software to cooperate while clouds threaten the only clear skies of the week. Then one day you imagine something bi...

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DIY observatory build

Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield

Building a backyard observatory from scratch is an ambitious yet deeply rewarding project for any dedicated stargazer. It begins with a spark, an irresistible pull to the sky and a desire to make observing the stars, planets, and nebulae a regular part of life, not a hassle. The difference between s...

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