Mirror-Making Class
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The class is now full.
Skyscrapers is ofering a telescope making class starting in early April at Ladd Observatory, supervised by the club's own Ed Turco and Bob Horton! Participants will be involved in making a telescope mirror for a 6" f/8 refector, with directions for making the tube assembly and Dobsonian mounting. Emphasis will be on acquiring skills to make other telescopes of short focus or larger diameter. Telescope makers in previous classes have produced telescopes that rivaled and even surpassed those ofered by professionals. Close attention will be paid to making the telescope at the lowest possible cost. Eyepieces will be offered for sale at very low prices for those who need them, though this is not a requirement to join the fun! Hey, if Horton and Turco can do it, anybody can! For more information, please contact Bob Horton at Stargazerbob@aol.com.
Skyscrapers is ofering a telescope making class starting in early April at Ladd Observatory, supervised by the club's own Ed Turco and Bob Horton! Participants will be involved in making a telescope mirror for a 6" f/8 refector, with directions for making the tube assembly and Dobsonian mounting. Emphasis will be on acquiring skills to make other telescopes of short focus or larger diameter. Telescope makers in previous classes have produced telescopes that rivaled and even surpassed those ofered by professionals. Close attention will be paid to making the telescope at the lowest possible cost. Eyepieces will be offered for sale at very low prices for those who need them, though this is not a requirement to join the fun! Hey, if Horton and Turco can do it, anybody can! For more information, please contact Bob Horton at Stargazerbob@aol.com.