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» 100% Do-it-yourself Astronomical Site - Telescope making, night sky photography, astronomical experiments, electronics for astronomy.
» A 27 pound travel scope - 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.
» Amateur Telescope Maker's (ATM) Archives - Archive of a mailing list forum with the aim of dissiminating knowledge of ATM-ing.
» An Amateur Telescope Maker's Projects - How-to's and information about various telescope designs.
» AstroDesigns Site - Accessory designs and information to enhance the use of Meade LX200s, Dobsonian reflectors, and other telescopes plus star charts for computerized telescopes.
» Astronomy and Telescope Making - 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.
» AstronomyDaily.com: Telescope Plans - A resource for telescope making including full telescope plans, optics, photo gallery, mechanics, ccd cameras, and observatory. Free, registration is required.
» Bill's 14.5 inch Telescope Making Project - Description of a homebuilt 14.5 inch telescope (including the mirror)
» Building the PAC Club Telescope - An article by Dave Scherping of Prairie Astronomy Club in Lincoln, Nebraska. Features information on building a truss-tube Dobsonian with pictures, description, and costs. Club information and resources included.
» Computer Operated Telescopes - 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.
» Copernicus Kintaro Observatory - Provides pictures of the various stages of building this amateur observatory, with progress cataloged on the site. The observatory specializes in the Dog Star.
» Dan Bakken and Hercules - The builder of the world's largest portable amateur telescope, Hercules, presents this 41.2" Newtonian reflector. The site has many pictures of the scope and its construction.
» Dave's ATM Page - Offers information on how to add electronics to your telescopes.
» Got Grit? - Telescope mirror making supplies. Grit, pitch, dental stone, grit kits and complete grinding kits with pre-cut tile mats.
» I and my Telescope - Amateur telescope making, mirror grinding.
» Jan van Gastel's Astronomy Pages - 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.
» Littlebear Observatory - Information and photos on the construction of the observatory, with pictures documenting each phase.
» MODAS - Modern Optical Design and Analysis Software - Tools and software for most types of amateur telescopes.
» Mel Bartels' Telescope and Telescope Making - Contains articles on telescope mounting, software, optics, and scopes. Pictures shown of Mel's scopes as well as amateur telescope making links, known by enthusiasts as ATM.
» Mike Linder's Telescope Making - Offers links to completed telescopes, free mirror testing software, and the "Telescope Making Web Ring".
» Mike Stebbins Telescope Making - Provides designs and directions on Mike's big .5 meter + Dobsonian telescope, as well as related links.
» Mike's Telescope Workshop - Photos and descriptions of binocular stand, several telescopes and a solar camera.
» Mirror Making and other Activities by Laurie Hall - Telescope mirror making testing equipment.
» Motorized 5" Telescope - A small newtonian telescope is constructed. Mel Bartels system used for computer control.
» Northern Lights Optics - Specializing in optical design services for amateur telescope makers and providing custom high-performance optical tube assemblies for amateur astronomers.
» Plans For Building A Dobsonian Telescope - The San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers bring you complete plans for building a Dobsonian telescope.
» Poor Meadow Dyke Observatory - Details of the creation and use of an amateur observatory and on the creation of several other telescopes.
» Ronchi for Windows ATM Software - This site is the home page for Ronchi for Windows, a software simulation program for Amateur Telescope Makers. Use RonWin to simulate the Ronchi Test on your PC.
» Stellafane ATM Pages - A complete primer for new amateur telescope makers and introduction to the art.
» Telescope Making - Details of projects undertaken by a group of amateur mirror grinders.
» Telescope Making 1997 - 2000 - Personal log of making a 10 inch Newtonian telescope including pictures and web ring.
» The ATM's Workshop - Areas covered include optics, woodworking, metalworking, electronics, programming, and telescope equipment.
» Weird Telescopes - Features several unique solutions for telescope issues.