Amateur Telescopes
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Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
Manufacturer and retailer of telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, eyepiecesand accessories. Located in California.
 
Dobsonian Telescope Obsession
Manufacturer of Dobsonian telescopes ranging from 12-1/2" to 30" in aperture.Optional accessories include the ServoCAT servo drive system which may be combined ...
 
Dave Stevick's Weird Telescopes Page
Features several unique solutions for telescope issues with images.
 
Computer Operated Telescopes
Features plans and designs for stepper or servo motor layouts as well as features,free software, how-to information, and links.
 
Telescopes
Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setupof telescope and accessories.
 
Telescopes astronomy losmandy coronado pst mounts toucam philips ...
Retailer of telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and other products for amateurastronomers. Based in Adelaide, Australia with worldwide sales.
 
Litebox Telescopes
Designs and manufactures portable Dobsonian telescope frames in the 12.5 to 18inch aperture range.
 
Tectron Telescopes
Offers collimation tools including basic sight tubes, Chesire eyepieces andautocollimators.
 
NexStar Resource Site - Celestron NexStar Telescopes
Users guide, observer list, downloads, pc control, firmware, odds and ends,equipment reviews alignment guides, tracking test, and links.
 
So You Wanna Buy a Telescope
Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories.
 
Mike's Telescope Workshop
Photos and descriptions of binocular stand, several telescopes, solar camera,and links for parts.
 
The Prairie Astronomy Club: Telescope Buyer's Guide
Finding a way through the maze of ads, catalogs, claims and counter claims aboutwhich is best or the least expensive.
 
Amateur Astronomy Magazine
News for, by and about amateur astronomers around the world. A quarterly publicationwith lots of articles and pictures about all aspects of amateur astronomy.
 
Kennedy Space Center's Amateur Astronomers'
Monthly star parties with maps, members personal home pages, astronomy andastrophysical links, and calendar of events.
 
Astronomical Society of Rowan County
Space news, astrophotography, light pollution, and printable maps.
 
Choosing your Telescope's Magnification
Selection depends on eyesight, telescope's aperture and optical design, atmosphericconditions, and type and size of the object being viewed.
 
sci.astro.amateur Telescope Buying FAQ
Observational and computational amateur astronomy resources; advice on buying atelescope.
 
An amateur telescope maker's projects
Articles on various telescope designs.
 
FAQ about Collimating a Newtonian telescope
Questions on how important the answers are to the performance of the instrument.
 
amateur telescope primer
Guide to choosing, types, mounts, accessories, maintenance, binoculars, and usefulresources.
 
ATM - Amateur Telescope Making
Information on telescope building, equatorial platform, scotch mount, and binocularmount, and information how to let a Dobsonian telescope move smoothly.
 
The ATM's Workshop - Home Page
Areas covered include optics, woodworking, metalworking, electronics, programming,and telescope equipment, and tips and techniques.
 
The Astronomy Network of Ohio
Contains information for everyone interested in astronomy and the wonders of thenatural sky. Includes list of clubs in Ohio.
 
The history of the telescope and the binocular
Collection of articles and images.
 
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF MELBOURNE INC
Mission to advance astronomical observation and visual observation through events,activities such as public viewing nights and amateur telescope making.
 
Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Inc., New York
News, events, bulletin board, images, and links.
 
Amateur Astronomer's Notebook
Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipmentand software reviews, and general information.
 
Hamilton Amateur Astronomers
Newsletter, gallery, activities, books, tools, and links.
 
NJ Night Sky - Amateur astronomy and telescope building.
Amateur astronomy and telescope building.
 
Global Skies - Telescope for the Amateur Astronomer
Our company aims to bring astronomy back to the amateur observer in the home.Telescopes and equipment are available with plenty of help and advice.
 
Gemstones for Jewelry and Telescopes for Amateur Astronomers.
Faceted and cabochon gemstones, descriptions, pricing factors and certified gemstones.
 
Telescope making 1997 - 2000
Personal log of making a 10 inch Newtonian telescope and mirror, including pictures.
 
Astrophotography for the Amateur
Provides table of contents, ordering information, and preview of chapter one byMichael Covington.
 
Double Stars To Follow
Article promoting astronomy.
 
MAG 1 Instruments
Offers the PortaBall line of telescopes with apertures ranging from 8" to 14-1/2".These instruments feature a unique spherical housing around the primary ...
 
New Mexico Skies: Home
Provides sophisticated amateur astronomers vacation accommodations and nightskies viewing experiences. Includes map and rates.
 
Astronomy Boy: Amateur Astronomy
Getting started, CG-5 mount, SAA 100 list, constellation portraits, barn doortracker, comet Hale Bopp, homemade eyepieces, EQ mount tutorial, millennium rant, ...
 
The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society
News, club information, member astrophotos, monthly observing information, messageboard, and over 1000 links to other astronomical and space related Internet ...
 
Astronomy Today - Astronomy - Telescope Buyers' FAQ
Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and variousresources.
 
Astro Works Corporation Home Page
Manufactures the Centurion 18 telescope system which features a focal ratio off/2.8. These instruments are designed for moderately wide field CCD imaging ...
 
PTMA - Oddział w Warszawie. Strona główna
Regional branch of this national organization for amateur astronomers. Introductionin English, the rest of the site in Polish. Also astronomy-related links.
 
Los Angeles Astronomical Society
Star parties, activities, programs, bulletin, and gallery.
 
Sioux Empire Astronomy Club: News
Store, universe today, gallery, comet gallery, and links.
 
Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston
Club supporting observation, star parties, telescope design/building/improvementand astro-photography.
 
Quality Hand Crafted Amateur ( Dobsonian, dobsonian, Truss, truss ...
Quality hand crafted amateur Dobsonian telescopes and parts.
 
The Cedar Amateur Astronomers
Events, observatory, and links located in Cedar rapids, Iowa.
 
The Astronomy Connection - Advice for Beginning Amateur Astronomers
From advice, building, clothing, observation, and alignment.
 

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