You’ve got a laser cutter. You’ve got a 3D printer. What do you make? [Ayushmaan45] suggests a telescope. The modest instrument isn’t going to do serious astronomy with only 8X worth of optics, but it ...

A simple DIY project showing how to build a thermal-style telescope setup with over 10x magnification, focusing on practical optics, setup basics, and how the system can enhance long-range viewing in ...

A personal project shared November 18, 2025 by developer and hobbyist Lucas Sifoni documents the designing and testing of a very compact, fully functional Dobsonian telescope, which was built with ...

This Saturday is National Astronomy Day, the semi-annual event that celebrates the observation of the heavens. Science museums, universities, and astronomy groups have various events to pique public ...

[Makestreme] had always wanted to own a nice telescope, but found that budget would not stretch to anything above a cheap model with a limited 50 mm aperture. Wanting a better view of the heavens, the ...

How do I make a telescope? Did you know you can build your own telescope? All you need are two lenses and a few common household items. Depending on your crafting experience, you can complete this fun ...

In his own words, the adapter is "a tube that pressure fits inside of a standard 1.25 inch eyepiece for telescopes." So you may not have access to a telescope powerful enough to see Jupiter, but you ...