ATM & Equipment Modification

ATM

I like to make sawdust, as much or more than I enjoy Astronomy.  Naturally that leads to making items to use for Astronomy.  None of these items were made from commercial plans, nor are they direct copies of existing items.  I do readily admit to seeing and photographing similar items at star parties, and I have tried to incorporate the best ideas from several like items into my designs. 

I have written step by step instructions for some of these.  You will find a link to a PDF on the items main page.  Feel free to build them, modify the plans, etc., just please don't sell mass quantities of the plans or finished items for a profit.

Observing Chair	Equatorial Mount Adapter	Alt-Az Mount	Baeder Solar Film Cell	Camera Mount
Iridium Aimer	PST Sunshade	Computer Light Shield

Equipment Mods

Unfortunately, some items are manufactured that need some help.  Many are made to a price point and if you want better equipment you either spend more for a higher quality item, or modify a cheaper item to improve it. 

Orion ST-80

Meade Superwedge

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