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Camera lens mount for astrophotography (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I found this design and it fitted my need perfectly. It is a mount for a very popular camera lens used in astrophotography. It not only functions as a weight relief for the camera but also allows to rotate the field of view. Moreover it is possible to focus the lens with the installation of a stepper motor, which will be the next step.

The single parts are screwed together with the help of threaded heat inserts. Just to make sure they are also glued together with epoxy, as the mount really needs to hold up. The screws are locked with Loctite.

Edit: Link to the mount (not my design): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6099113

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Oh my god, that's phenomenal. I was very briefly interested in astronomy and telescopes as a kid and only ever dreamed of being able to see stuff like this

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you! I agree, it really is an amazing topic.