Kiln Controller Progress
Well that was easy, the kiln-controller software installed on a base Astroberry Server image no problem at all, simulation working just fine. I like Astroberry because it has a very…
Glass Project Phase 1
I lucked into the purchase of an old kiln, 17.5″ inside diameter, with good fire brick and elements for $50Cdn on Kijiji! So, I’ll be working on the electronics to…
Building a RoboScope
I was fortunate enough in November 2021 to happen upon a fantastic deal ($900CDN) on a used 10” F/4.7 (254mm/1200mm) reflector on a Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro mount (see below). This…
9″ F/5 Splitring Telescope Project
A small project I will probably have to get back to (after 20 years!) is a 9″ F/5 splitting telescope project. This project is a bit of a prototype for…
Drumming it up
After some discussions on Cloudynights.com ATM forum I decided that trying to bend my own plywood would involve a lot of trial and error so I just went ahead and…
Rebuilding the NTT16
So as the summer solstice approaches and I don’t use my astronomy time in my shed with a 10″ in an NEQ6 taking pictures, it’s time to start working on…
Printing Eyepiece Cases
Eyepieces need cases, but it’s expensive to buy a bunch of different sizes for different size eyepieces, particularly for 2” “hand grenade” sized eyepieces like the 18mm TeleVue Nagler and…
Kiln-ing Time During Winter
I seem to have a lot of Pyrex mirror blanks on hand and grinding it all into mirrors at the current size seems a bit of a waste. Most of…
3D Printing for Astronomers
UPDATE: I am now posting my 3D designs at: http://3.99.76.122/3d-printing-for-astronomers/ I have to say 3D printing is a mind blower. If you can envision it, work some easily learned 3D…
24″ Design Considerations
The design for the 24″ I’ve arrived at is based on the design in the image above (from an amateur in France), mounted on a trailer for easy transportation in…