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Optics Links | ||
The ATM Resource List | Bob Lombardi's ATM Resource List is the place to find information relating to where to get supplies and information pertaining to ATM'ing. | |
Mel Bartels' Web Page | Mel Bartels has an excellent web page devoted to making large thin mirrors. | |
Woodworking Links | ||
Metalworking Links | ||
Telescope Links | ||
AstroDesigns | Ed Stewart's Web page describing many projects and accessories for use with both ATM dobsonian-style and commercial Meade Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes. | |
Doc Greiner's Page | Dr. R.A. Greiner's Web page contains a wealth of diverse information ranging from mechanical analysis of telescope mountings, to home built accessories, to practical advice for the CCD enthusiast. | |
Jordan Blessing's Page | Jordan Blessing's Web page contains much information on modifications and "fixes" for the Meade LX50 line of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. | |
Rick Scott's Lourie-Houghton | This is an excellent Web Site covering the ongoing construction of a Lourie-Houghton catadioptric telescope. Rick has a wealth of information on the design and construction of the telescope. His site also has a good review of the OSLO LT raytrace software by Sinclair Optics. | |
Bob May's Mirror Grinding Tutorial | Bob has put together a very good Web tutorial of grinding a mirror. While it won't replace having one of the standard telescope making books at your disposal, it it a great introduction for the curious novice. | |
Electronics Links | ||
Programming / Software Links | ||
Ronchi For Windows | This is a link to the Web Site describing my program Ronchi for Windows, a Freeware Ronchi Test Simulator for Windows 95/98/NT. | |
Observing Links | ||
IOTA | The International Occultation Timing Association's Web site. |