A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Apply ply plywood local distributor is northern jersey reserve supply, 2 midland ave. Modern manufacturing later made telescopes as cheap to the second was the foucault knife edge test described. Amateur telescope makers are usually a subgroup in the field of amateur astronomy. Media in category amateur telescope making the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Pdf on jan 1, 2000, wayne orchiston and others published amateur telescope making in australia. Making a telescope mirror is one of the most satisfying and sublime joys you will experience. Amateur telescope makers build their instruments for personal enjoyment of a technical challenge, as a way to obtain an inexpensive or personally customized telescope, or as a research tool in the field of astronomy. Amateur telescope making is the activity of building telescopes as a hobby, as opposed to being a paid professional. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Interferometry for amateur telescope makers a practical guide to building, verifying and using an optical interferometer including powerful software to evaluate interferograms. Amateur telecope making book 1 a newtonian telescope mirror making 1 a.
Compared to most starter telescopes and basic amateur telescopes, this. Its also arguably the most accurate surface made by man or machine. It provides data to help in selecting a telescope, and also provides information necessary for mirror making and testing. Worlds largest amateur telescope finds new home in. Some amateur telescope makers were fascinated by the process itself, while others like the great observer of the night sky, william herschel became amateur telescope makers as a means to their ultimate objective of exploration. Book three and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It will calculate parameters for two different telescope designs and compare the results for you. If the mirror is expanded to the size of a football field, then the mirrors surface will be smooth to 1 inch or millimeter.