Note:
this page is under construction. Check back occasionally for updates.
This will
give you an idea of some of my equipment, and since I make some of it, my
Amateur Telescope Making interests. I use a variety of equipment, depending on
what I am intending to do. An outreach event at an elementary school requires
portability, and not much light-gathering ability. On the other hand,
Astrophotography requires half a truckload of "stuff." And those darkest of
nights are best served by a simple 12 1/2 inch homemade dob. Making my own
equipment, and accessories, teaches me a lot, gives me a sense of achievement,
and, most important appeals to my frugality. So, here is a bit about the
equipment I use, and how some of it is made.
Click on the photos to follow the links..
Outhouse Observatory--My
back yard in suburban Southern California has a permanent pier and telescope
installed. The Roll-Off Shelter was low cost, easy to build, but very
effective and convenient.
Lodestar-- RJ12 Adapter
This pdf describes the parts and procedures necessaty to replace the Stock Lodestar Cable with an adapter that allows use of a standard guiding cable.
RATS--Riverside
Amateur Telescope Makers
This group,
led by Steve Meyering, has been advancing mirror making and amateur
astronomy for more than ten years, and has been recognized by the RTMC-Astronomy
Expo both as a group, and in a series of individual Merit Awards.
Astrophoto Setup
Solar Photography
Parfocal Finder/Focusing Aid
...an inexpensive home-made way to speed up
finding and focusing
Observatory Cabling
...My solution to cabling problems.
More to come.....
as I get photos of my other projects and equipment, I
will add them here.
