Astronomy for the Beginner or User of Small Telescopes. How To Get Started In Amateur Astronomy. I was fortunate that my parents encouraged my fascination, buying me a couple of small telescopes in my childhood. Not super instruments, understand. One was a little 2. The other telescope my folks bought me was a little Moon Watch. As a way to gently but significantly punch up your astronomical knowledge.

My daughter lunar observing for a school project. Maybe it was those ads in Astronomy. I was starting to feel inadequate with my binoculars.

These pages may not be copied without my express permission. Last updated February 9, 2017. There are a lot of people who are anxious to own a telescope to view the heavens above, but who need some direction as to what scope to buy. This web site is my attempt to help point those people in the right direction. While I try to be as objective as possible, it does reflect my viewing biases.

Posted by Frugal Astronomer in ATM. They have thoroughly documented the making of their dobsonian reflectors, including photographs. It takes patience, mechanical aptitude, time and workspace. If you are interested in building your own, many ATMs have posted their plans and advice. Founded by John Dobson and friends. 8211; A complete manual.

Saturday, August 23, 2014. Why You Should Get A Refractor Telescope. Yerkes Observatory 40 inch Refractor. Getting one, albeit a much smaller one. Let me tell you my experience with refractors to help you see why. Starting Out, No Refractor For Me. I wore out the pages on my Sky and Telescope.