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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.

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