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General ATM 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 ATMing. |
| The ATM Mailing List Archives | This is, by far, the most complete repository of ATM information available on the Web. You will find answers and discussion regarding almost any ATM related question you could think of. |
| The ATM FAQ | This site hosts the Amateur Telescope Making Frequently Asked Questions (ATM FAQ) list. This marks one of the very first places a beginner should visit. Most of the many strange terms and buzz-words you will encounter are defined here along with basic information that will help you better understand the vast storehouse of other information available on the Web. |
| Mel Bartels' Web Page | Mel Bartels has an excellent, extensive web site devoted to all aspects of telescope making. Of special note are his articles on making large, thin mirrors and how to motorize / computerize your Dobsonian telescope. |
| TelescopeMaking.Org | This is Mark T. VandeWettering's new Web Site. It covers many of the various aspects of telescope making in detail. This site is also a must for the beginning amateur telescope maker. |
| The ATM Site | This site is an archival point for ATM related material. Because many Web Sites periodically disappear from the Internet, this site strives to act as a permanent archive and mirror for some sites. |
Optics Links | |
| Victor's ATM Pages | Victor's ATM Web pages contain a good introduction to mirror grinding for the beginner. Like most Web sources of ATM information, this site might not give a thorough overview of the complete telescope making process, but it is an excellent introduction to many aspects of the hobby. It is always preferable to supplement Web sources of information with one of the many ATM books written over the years. |
| Bob May's Mirror Grinding Tutorial | Bob May has put together an thorough Web tutorial for grinding a mirror. While it won't replace having one of the standard telescope making books at your disposal, it's a great introduction for the curious novice. |
Woodworking Links | |
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Metalworking Links | |
| Chris Heapy's Metalworking Projects | Chris Heapy maintains a wonderful Web Site with much to interest the metalworking ATM. Among his projects you will find many tips and techniques to add to your own ideas. His article covering the production of worm gears is an excellent example of his fine work. He also has an article describing his remarkable German equatorial mounting. |
Telescope Links | |
| Rick Scott's Lurie-Houghton | Rick Scott has created an excellent Web Site covering the construction of a Lurie-Houghton catadioptric telescope. Rick has a wealth of information on the design and construction of the telescope. His site also has a useful review of the OSLO LT ray tracing software by Sinclair Optics. |
| MAPUG Web Site | The MAPUG (Meade Advanced Products Users Group) Web Site has a wealth of information on getting the most out of your telescope. Both ATMs and owners of commercial equipment will find useful information here. |
Electronics Links | |
| A Self Contained Telescope Controller | Brian Armstrong has designed a self contained GOTO controller for Dobsonian telescopes. His controller does not require a personal computer to perform its many functions. He supplies complete plans and user information on his Web Site. |
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 Web Site | This is the Web Site for the The International Occultation Timing Association. |
Commercial Links | |
| Austin Astronomy & Science | This is the Web Site for Austin Astronomy & Science, my local supplier of retail products for amateur astronomers. They are conveniently located in north Austin, Texas. |
| Orion Telescopes & Binoculars | Orion Telescope & Binoculars is a very reliable supplier of parts and accessories to the ATM in addition to handling a wide selection of telescopes and binoculars. |
| Meade Instruments | Meade is a well known manufacturer of telescopes and accessories. |
| Photon Instruments | Photon Instruments is a supplier of imported telescopes, binoculars and accessories. |