Making Your Own Telescope

by Allyn J. Thompson

Complete, detailed instructions and numerous diagrams for constructing a do-it-yourself telescope. No complicated mathematics are involved, and no prior knowledge of optics or astronomy is needed to follow the text's step-by-step directions. Contents cover, among other topics, materials and equipment; tube parts and alignment; eyepieces, and related problems; setting circles; and optical principles. 6 plates. 100 figures.

Genres: Astronomy

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1947

Reviews

[Lance]

A good guide on the details of telescope making and a great reference.