Astronomy: Amateur: Amateur Telescope Making: Page 2

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

Details of projects undertaken by a group of amateur mirror grinders.

A complete primer for new amateur telescope makers and introduction to the art.

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

Photos and descriptions of binocular stand, several telescopes and a solar camera.

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

Telescope mirror making supplies. Grit, pitch, dental stone, grit kits and complete grinding kits with pre-cut tile mats.

Offers information on how to add electronics to your telescopes.

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

Offers information on telescope building, on an equatorial platform, a scotch mount and a binocular mount. There is also information about how to let a Dobsonian telescope move smoothly.

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.

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