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ATM for the Beginner Description: Describes several inexpensive amateur telescope making projects for the beginner, including an 8 inch Dobsonian telescope, a one power finder, barndoor mount, quadrant, and sight tube. Please visit this astronomyLINKS affiliate. Record Last Updated: 2-Jan-2004 | Clicks: 1412

Bill's Telescope Making Webpage Description: Description of how a 14.5 inch telescope was constructed with photos. Record Last Updated: 21-Mar-2001 | Clicks: 2583

Build Your Own Dobsonian Telescope Description: Notes on building a moderately sized Dobsonian telescope. (Ed. note: Has music that plays automatically.) Record Last Updated: 21-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 2309

Dobsonian Sun Telescope Description: A Dobsonian sun telescope that uses a piece of welding glass at a 45 degree angle for the secondary. There are no filters needed with this scope. Record Last Updated: 30-Mar-2001 | Clicks: 1442

Equatorial Platform - Reagan's Dob Tracker Description: Equatorial platform for Dobsonian telescopes to track with the Earth's rotation. Build your own with ideas and links provided. Record Last Updated: 28-Dec-2002 | Clicks: 1272

Plans for Building a Sidewalk Telescope Description: Complete plans for building a Sidewalk Telescope, popularized by John Dobson. This is an astronomyLINKS recommended site. Record Last Updated: 28-Jun-2001 | Clicks: 1740

Sun Gun Telescope Description: I wanted a solar scope, safe and portable, for group sun spot viewing. The designs I looked at did not lend themselves to group viewing , or the safety I wanted, especially with children. Record Last Updated: 1-Aug-2000 | Clicks: 1393

Weird Telescopes Description: Although they might look weird, showcased here are a variety of solutions by individuals in search of the perfect image. Record Last Updated: 28-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 2121

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