How do you build a telescope?

There are places on the internet hosted by a variety of amateur astronomy clubs that I am sure provide this information. Also, check out some of the books at Sky and Telescope magazine that deal with telescope making activities. In general, you can either buy the pieces you need from mail-order companies, or make the pieces yourself from mirror-grinding kits. The most popular size to start with is the 6-inch Newtonian reflector.


Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald
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