Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Originally broadcast on October 28, 2023.
If you’ve ever built something, you know the sense of satisfaction that comes from using something you made with your own two hands. Whether you’re working with a kit or designing from scratch, building your own astronomy equipment can be a means to save money, a way to fully customize your gear to your specific needs, and an enjoyable pursuit in its own right. In this webinar, we sought to promote the ingenuity of our community of DIYers, and maybe even inspire your next project.
*Meet the instructors:*
- *Michael Rapp* is a visual observer. He shared his homemade binocular mount which he uses for easy weeknight variable star observing.
- *Tim Stone* is a spectroscopist. He shared his driveway observatory made from repurposed wood.
- *Tony Rodda* is a spectroscopist. He shared his experiences with various 3D-printed spectrograph designs.
- *Dr. Brian Kloppenborg* is Executive Director of the AAVSO. He shared his design for a DIY all-sky camera.
*✩ Interested in attending a live How-to webinar on Zoom?* Visit aavso.org/programs-events to view our schedule and register for upcoming events.
Originally broadcast on October 28, 2023.
If you’ve ever built something, you know the sense of satisfaction that comes from using something you made with your own two hands. Whether you’re working with a kit or designing from scratch, building your own astronomy equipment can be a means to save money, a way to fully customize your gear to your specific needs, and an enjoyable pursuit in its own right. In this webinar, we sought to promote the ingenuity of our community of DIYers, and maybe even inspire your next project.
*Meet the instructors:*
- *Michael Rapp* is a visual observer. He shared his homemade binocular mount which he uses for easy weeknight variable star observing.
- *Tim Stone* is a spectroscopist. He shared his driveway observatory made from repurposed wood.
- *Tony Rodda* is a spectroscopist. He shared his experiences with various 3D-printed spectrograph designs.
- *Dr. Brian Kloppenborg* is Executive Director of the AAVSO. He shared his design for a DIY all-sky camera.
*✩ Interested in attending a live How-to webinar on Zoom?* Visit aavso.org/programs-events to view our schedule and register for upcoming events.
