Make a Telescope

I take you all the way through the process of making a small newtonian It really isn’t that difficult and with a little bit of know-how and a few parts you can make yourself quite an impressive little telescope in the newtonian style. This is a three part series and in the first part I…

To make a Dobsonian telescope, start by researching designs and choosing a mirror size based on your budget and light gathering needs. Sketch a design, prepare a materials list, and cut plywood or MDF pieces for the mirror and rocker boxes. Assemble the boxes, ensuring the mirror box is light-tight, and build a mirror cell…