Amateur Telescope Making Books
Amateur Telescope Making Books
Advanced
Telescope Making Techniques Vol 1, Vol 2 (Mackintosh)Over a
period of 21 years Allan Mackintosh edited and distributed the Maksutov
Circulars to Maksutov Club members. The club was originally organized
to make a mass purchase of custom molded Maksutov Corrector Blanks, but
it soon became apparent that a newsletter was needed to share information
on optics and practical glass workings to close tolerances. Ultimately,
nearly 200 editions of Circulars were distributed to members.(Hardcover)
Amateur Telescope Making Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol
3,
Finally re-released after a long absence. These
3 volumes are considered by most ATM's as THE text books.Original
Scientific American publication.
Build
Your Own Telescope (Berry) - For anyone who has ever dreamed of exploring
the heavens with a telescope, Build Your Own Telescope can make that dream
come true. In clear, step by step instructions, author Richard Berry tells
how to build five telescopes, from a simple reflecting telescope suitable
foer a parent and child to build together to a "research-grade" 10" telescope
capable of sustaining a lifetime's interest in astronomy. Detailed instructions
include complete plans and phototgraphs that show how anyone can construct
a powerful telescope with ordinary household tools and materials.
Dobsonian Telescope.(Kreige and Berry)
This book tells how you can build a state of the art Dobsonian telescope
using readilly available materials ans supplies. Every step of construction
is detailed in photographs and diagrams, and the underlying ideas are carefully
explained. As a result of this 3 year collaboration between authors David
Kreige and Richard Berry, experienced and well known telescope makers,
you now have the opportunity to build a high performance telescope with
a 14 inch to 40 inch aperture based on thoroughly tested designs described
in this book.
How to make a Telescope, 2nd Edition. (Texereau)
Considered by many to be the definitive telescope
making book, especially with regards to making mirrors. Now includes information
on Schmidt-Cassegrains and Dobsonians. 424 pages, hard cover.
Sky and Telescope Australian Edition(magazine) Monthly magazine from . Has what is considerd the best articles for amateurs and professional astronomers alike.
Star Testing of Astronomical Telescopes
(Suiter) Many observers harbour misgivings about their telescope. The manufacturer
may have guaranteed accuracy to "one quarter wavelength" or as "diffraction
limited" but most telescope users have at best, only a hazy idea of how
to personally verify such claims. Isn't there a test that telescope owners
can do to confirm these claims? The star test is such a test. It uses the
entire telescope. It has been around for centuries.hc
Telescope Optics; Design and Evaluation.
(Rutten and van Venrooji) Provides a comprehensive analysis of practically
any type of telescope an amateur would use for visual observation or astrophotography.
Coverage of many types of Catadioptric systems is outstanding. Taken in
total, it is an optical design book, but is written in such a way that
amateur astronomers will find it of value whatever their level of interest,
and the person seriously interested in design will find it godsend. I recommend
it highly for any serious amateur and for the professional who is going
to work in those areas. Optional Software Available.hc