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When the warren astronomical society was first formed, telescope making was the mainstay of the group. Over the years as commercial telescopes became more available and affordable, the main focus. Quote i know of no subject connected with the pursuit of science which so abounds with exciting and delightful interest as that of. This activity gives amateur astronomers, who are proud of their telescope making abilities and innovative atm walkabout. One of the popular annual events at rocky mountain star stare is the.

Description of the new catadioptric telescope design by klevtsov and it s comparison with other by sergey maslikov. Fragment from article amateur astronomy in russiapast. Astronomy references, comet pictures my links and pictures for amateur astronomy the following pictures were taken on 09 april 97 with. Garvey ranch observatory hosts workshops on telescope and mirror making every wednesday night from 7 45 to 10 00 pm.

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Images and observatory and equipment information. Amateur telescope making (atm) activities in taas the amateur telescope making workshop is now in operation. The workshop meets the first wednesday of each month at 7pm at manzano mesa.

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