http://www.instructables.com group feed Tue, 21 May 2013 22:59:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-shutter-trigger-for-Canon-Cameras/
Remote shutter trigger for Digital Cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SMALL.jpg EN31C5UFCTI5M0K deth2all Make a remote shutter release for your canon digital camera (and some other brands such as Pentax, sony, and some nikons) for about 3 bucks in under 5 minutes, even a 1st grader can do this. This is great for getting the perfect exposure, and enables you to go past the 30 second exposure offered wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:59:52 PDT Remote-shutter-trigger-for-Canon-Cameras http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-own-FM-Radio-Astronomy-Lab/
Build Your own FM Radio Astronomy Lab - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FKT/EYQK/FCHYOCZS/FKTEYQKFCHYOCZS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FKT/EYQK/FCHYOCZS/FKTEYQKFCHYOCZS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FKT/EYQK/FCHYOCZS/FKTEYQKFCHYOCZS.SMALL.jpg ER3562FFCHYOCZX foxmcf Because I'm a simple man, and the thought of trying to understand all of the unknown is more than I can handle, I prefer the simpler side of astronomy. My personal astronomy tools include a 4.5" reflector telescope, a pair of binoculars, and a FM Radio! So your asking, "FM Radio?". Well... I love...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:42:54 PDT Build-Your-own-FM-Radio-Astronomy-Lab http://www.instructables.com/id/40-USB-super-telescope-easy-to-make-sees-crater/
40$ USB super telescope, easy to make, sees craters on the moon - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZL/Z3UG/FCEIJ5GG/FZLZ3UGFCEIJ5GG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZL/Z3UG/FCEIJ5GG/FZLZ3UGFCEIJ5GG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZL/Z3UG/FCEIJ5GG/FZLZ3UGFCEIJ5GG.SMALL.jpg E0MRZNAFCEIJ5AZ hanzablast Turn an old telelens and a webcam into a powerfull telescope that is capable of seeing craters on the moon. Next to the webcam and tele lens all you need are some standard pvc plumbing materials (pipes, diameter adapters and endcaps)
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:43:31 PDT 40-USB-super-telescope-easy-to-make-sees-crater http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekly-Project%3a-Starry-Sight--A-DIY-CCD-Camera-for/
Weekly Project: Starry Sight--A DIY CCD Camera for Astrophotography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNX/57KC/F1B3RH26/FNX57KCF1B3RH26.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNX/57KC/F1B3RH26/FNX57KCF1B3RH26.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNX/57KC/F1B3RH26/FNX57KCF1B3RH26.SMALL.jpg E0IIKHRF1B3RH2C PSdp Take last year's 4 megapixel digital camera castoff and refit it as a sleek, electronically cooled astro-camera that is ideal for snapping some stellar shots of stellar sights through a telescope. Who's soul isn't stirred on a warm summer's eve while the stars and planets dance overhead? Gee, if on...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:43:24 PDT Weekly-Project%3a-Starry-Sight--A-DIY-CCD-Camera-for http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Man-s-Radio-Telescope/
Poor Man's Radio Telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SMALL.jpg ERHU5CCCSGEYVZDVHW z0rb A way to peer into the radiosky using little more then junk found on the side of the road. Remembering back to my 10th birthday. I recall receiving a book on outer space. I believe it was published by National Geographic. This was by far my most prized book in my somewhat limited collection of t...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:42:40 PDT Poor-Man-s-Radio-Telescope http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Solar-filter-film-mount/
Cardboard Solar filter film mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOL/ILD2/VWOEXCFGS8Y/FOLILD2VWOEXCFGS8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOL/ILD2/VWOEXCFGS8Y/FOLILD2VWOEXCFGS8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOL/ILD2/VWOEXCFGS8Y/FOLILD2VWOEXCFGS8Y.SMALL.jpg EPMFLIWERMEWZMH0Q7 kouker This is the draft for an easy to implement, though very reliable simple mount (holder) of the Solar-filter film, which is widely available as a DIY telescope kit (like Baader Astro Solar Safety Film, Thousnad Oaks Black Polymer Solar Film, Mylar coated film, e.t.c.)WARNING! Never look directly at t...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:43:40 PDT Cardboard-Solar-filter-film-mount http://www.instructables.com/id/Meade-ETX-125-Telescope-heavy-electrical-wiring-mo/
Meade ETX 125 Telescope heavy electrical wiring mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUB/L82S/4YDEV1BEJKF/FUBL82S4YDEV1BEJKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUB/L82S/4YDEV1BEJKF/FUBL82S4YDEV1BEJKF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUB/L82S/4YDEV1BEJKF/FUBL82S4YDEV1BEJKF.SMALL.jpg E80LOJB98GEV1BEIFK kouker This modification is intend to address several electrical wiring issues discussed on the great online resource of Mike Weasner: http://www.weasner.com/etx/menu.html The main issue is actually: "Too many hanging cables!" In particular:-The DEC motor cable had been removed from the RA axis hole. Thus ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:42:47 PDT Meade-ETX-125-Telescope-heavy-electrical-wiring-mo http://www.instructables.com/id/Meade-ETX-125-Telescope-manual-focuser-knob-modifi/
Meade ETX 125 Telescope manual focuser knob modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FC8/E7TY/UX7EV0FAVNZ/FC8E7TYUX7EV0FAVNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC8/E7TY/UX7EV0FAVNZ/FC8E7TYUX7EV0FAVNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC8/E7TY/UX7EV0FAVNZ/FC8E7TYUX7EV0FAVNZ.SMALL.jpg EMW8WG1RBAEV0FAVOW kouker A replacement for the factory installed focusing knob, which allows precise setup and indication of the focus position for a range of eyepieces, adapters, and photographic equipment. No more refocusing guesswork! The original scope's construction modification is minimal and easily reversible. But m...
By: kouker

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:42:16 PDT Meade-ETX-125-Telescope-manual-focuser-knob-modifi