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1. AstronomyDaily.com: Telescope Plans
A resource for telescope making including full telescope plans, optics, photo gallery, mechanics, ccd cameras, and observatory. Free, registration is required.
http://www.astronomydaily.com/ - 30-09-2001
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Rating: [7.00] Votes: [1318]
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2. Computer Operated Telescopes
Features plans and designs for stepper or servo motor layouts as well as features, free software, and how-to information. Links to pictures of other amat
http://www.bbastrodesigns.com/cot/cot.html#CONTENTS - 22-09-2000
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [961]
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3. Copernicus Kintaro Observatory
Provides pictures of the various stages of building this amateur observatory, with progress cataloged on the site. The observatory specializes in the Dog Star.
http://www.kollar.com/observatory/ - 18-03-2002
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [2176]
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4. Stellafane ATM Pages
A complete primer for new amateur telescope makers and introduction to the art.
http://www.stellafane.com/atm/atm_main.htm - 26-01-2002
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [186]
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5. Weird Telescopes
Features several unique solutions for telescope issues.
http://bhs.broo.k12.wv.us/homepage/alumni/dstevick/weird.htm - 13-08-2002
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [49]
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7. AstroDesigns Site
Accessory designs and information to enhance the use of Meade LX200s, Dobsonian reflectors, and other telescopes plus star charts for computerized telescopes.
http://www.mapug.com/AstroDesigns/ - 12-10-2000
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Rating: [5.00] Votes: [308]
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8. Astronomy and Telescope Making
Amateur astronomy and telescope making including do-it-yourself projects and observing techniques and records. Also a short guide to protein structure, and some ot
http://www.btinternet.com/~mike.hanlon/ - 08-11-2003
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Rating: [5.00] Votes: [1087]
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9. Building the PAC Club Telescope
An article by Dave Scherping of Prairie Astronomy Club in Lincoln, Nebraska. Features information on building a truss-tube Dobsonian with pictures, descrip
http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/scope2.htm - 19-06-2000
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Rating: [5.00] Votes: [334]
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10. Home-Dome.com Newtonian Telescope
Documents the building of a fully powered dome Newtonian telescope in Calgary Alberta Canada. Contains animated gifs, maps, and stellar, planetary, lunar, and UFO pictures.
http://www.home-dome.com/ - 23-12-2002
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Rating: [5.00] Votes: [1664]
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