Astronomy: Amateur: Amateur Telescope Making

Telescope making, night sky photography, astronomical experiments, electronics for astronomy.

Designed around a 13.1" f/4.5 mirror and the desire to get it inside a suitcase that meets the requirements for carry-on luggage of most airlines so that no part of the scope would have to be checked.

Archive of a mailing list forum with the aim of dissiminating knowledge of ATM-ing.

How-to's and information about various telescope designs.

Accessory designs and information to enhance the use of Meade LX200s, Dobsonian reflectors, and other telescopes plus star charts for computerized telescopes.

Amateur astronomy and telescope making including do-it-yourself projects and observing techniques and records. Also a short guide to protein structure, and some other personal interest stuff.

A resource for telescope making including full telescope plans, optics, photo gallery, mechanics, ccd cameras, and observatory. Free, registration is required.

Description of a homebuilt 14.5 inch telescope (including the mirror)

Features plans and designs for stepper or servo motor layouts as well as features, free software, and how-to information. Links to pictures of other amateur computerized newtonians included.

Provides pictures of the various stages of building this amateur observatory, with progress cataloged on the site. The observatory specializes in the Dog Star.