Amateur Telescope Making

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• Amateur Telescope Maker’s Projects  - Collection of articles on different designs of the instrument. Presents images of various telescope models.
• Amateur Telescope Maker’s Workshop  - Details the construction and modification procedures of magnifying instruments. Includes listing of projects and evaluations.
• Amateur Telescope Makers Email List  - Provides details on how to subscribe to the list. Contains archives of documents shared by the members.
• Amateur Telescope Making Letters  - Provides information on the types, uses and other related topics related with the instrument. Allows online subscription of the newsletter.
• Astral Weeks  - Details the construction of devices used in magnifying the images of stars and other distant objects.
• Computer Operated Telescopes  - Features programs and models for motor movements and rotation. Includes information on the procedures of operating the tool through a computer.
• The Construction  - Collection of details and pictures during the building of a fixed telescope designed to observe astronomical phenomena.
• Homemade Astronomy  - Demonstrates methods of designing and building both refracting and reflecting astronomical telescopes and eyepieces.
• How a Telescope is Made  - Discusses the various stages in constructing the observation tool including its base materials to quality control.
• Jan Van Gastel’s Astronomy  - Presents description in building telescopes and mounting metals. Details the procedure in manipulating the instrument.
• Making and Motorizing Telescope  - Displays technical descriptions and procedures in making a Lurie-Houghton Newtonian telescope. With images of the instrument and the mirror-making machines.
• Mike Hanlons Webstuf  - Presents a listing of telescopes and hands-on projects. Provides information about visualizing techniques.
• Mike’s Telescope Workshop  - Contains photos and descriptions of several astronomical instruments. Includes listings of publications and links on astronomy and amateur telescope making.
• My Optics  - Provides optical software programs and engineering services. Describes the characteristics of each package offered.
• Poor Meadow Dyke Observatory  - Provides information on how to construct several scopes including a GEM reflector and a portable dob.
• Resources and Techniques for Amateur Telescope Makers  - Compilation of articles associated with proficiencies in constructing the tool.
• Runway.Net - Dan Bakken & Hercules, a 41.2" Newtonian Telescope  - Introduces a large portable amateur telescope. Displays photographs of the instrument during its construction.
• San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers  - Provides information on designing and constructing telescopes. Also offers training programs.
• Shane LaPierre’s Amateur Telescope Making  - Displays telescope FAQs, pictures, observing reports, and related links.
• Stellafane’s Amateur Telescope Making  - Introduces procedures and techniques in constructing astronomical tools and equipment with images.
• Superior Foucault Tester  - Details extensively the construction of the instrument. Displays illustrative images.
• Telescope Making  - Demonstrates designs and instructions for fabricating astronomy equipment and accessories.
• Telescope Making 1997-2000  - Shows a photo-filled article that details the construction of a Newtonian telescope. Also displays related links.
• Weird Telescopes  - Features several unusual tools with descriptions and pictures. Also shows how they were constructed.