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Old 12-November-2001, 08:30 PM
aurorae aurorae is offline
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On 2001-11-12 05:11, NottyImp wrote:
I agree, I always thought the blase "Anyone can make a telescope, it's easy!" crew were seriously over-estimating the average amateur's abilities. I did once make a sun-dial, though.
Then you can make a telescope. It's easier than a sundial. At least, it is if you buy the mirror already made, which is what most people do nowadays. I bought the mirror and the secondary and the focuser for my scope.

Here's a real good web page that shows that just about anyone can do it:

http://www.moonlightsys.com/atm/


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