- 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 Archives
- Provides information on practical learning, thoughts, and resources associated with setting up telescopes.
- 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.
- Bill’s 14.5 Inch Telescope Making Project
- Details extensively the construction of a telescope and its individual components.
- 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.
- Meade 826 Reflector
- Provides information about the building and restoration of the instrument. Displays illustrative photographs.
- Mike Hanlons Webstuf
- Presents a listing of telescopes and hands-on projects. Provides information about visualizing techniques.
- Mike Lindner’s Telescope Making
- Provides resources about a variety of topics about telescope construction including downloadable plans and steps in making a mirror cell. Provides free access to software used in testing mirrors.
- 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.
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