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The Dobsonian Telescope: A Practical Manual For Building Large Aperture Telescopes
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This Book Tells How You Can Build A Stateoftheart Dobsonian Telescope Using Readily Available Materials And Supplies. Every Step Of Construction Is Detailedin Photographs And Diagrams, And The Underlying Ideas Are Carefully Explained. As A Result Of This Threeyear Collaboration Between Authors David Kriege And Richard Berry, Experienced And Wellknown Telescope Makers, You Now Have The Opportunity To Build A Highperformance Telescope From 14 Inches To 40 Inches Aperture Based On The Thoroughly Tested Designs Described In This Book. The Dobsonian Telescope Takes Its Name From The Astronomer/Philosopher John Dobson, Who Introduced The Concept Of Inexpensive, Largeaperture Telescopes To Astronomy. Amateur Astronomers At The Time Were So Amazed That A Telescope Builtfrom Simple, Inexpensive Materials Performed So Well That They Could Hardly Believe Their Eyes. As Homebuilt Dobsonians Started Showing Up At Star Parties Across The Nation And People Saw What Dobsonians Could Do, The Word Spread. In Just A Few Years, The Dobsonian Revolution Swept The World. Since Those Early Telescopes, Dobsonians Have Improved Dramatically. An Entire Generation Of Amateur Telescope Makers Contributed Their Best Insights And Refinements To Dobson'S Original Design. Today'S Dobsonians Are Larger, Lighter,And More Precise Than Ever Before. For Example, It Is Possible To Build A Telescope Of 20 Inches Aperture That Is Compact Enough To Transp
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Dobsonian Telescope: A Practical Manual for Building Large Aperture Telescopes'? A: This book provides detailed instructions on how to build a Dobsonian telescope using readily available materials, including photographs and diagrams for each construction step.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by David Kriege and Richard Berry, both of whom are experienced telescope makers.
- Q: What is a Dobsonian telescope? A: A Dobsonian telescope is a type of reflector telescope known for its large aperture and simple, cost-effective design, making it popular among amateur astronomers.
- Q: What sizes of Dobsonian telescopes can be built using this manual? A: The manual guides you through building Dobsonian telescopes ranging from 14 inches to 40 inches in aperture.
- Q: What materials are required to build a Dobsonian telescope as described in the book? A: The book emphasizes using readily available materials, such as plywood and optics, and provides guidance on how to select and use them properly.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 475 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the Eighth Printing of the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in telescope making? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for beginners, with clear explanations and step-by-step instructions.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Key topics include selecting telescope size, ordering optics, understanding plywood, and constructing a flotation cell for the primary mirror.
- Q: When was 'The Dobsonian Telescope' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 1997.