Telescope Building with John Dobson

Why it was recommended

Here's a 90 minute youtube video on how to build one, with John Dobson himself

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What it covers

A roughly 90-minute film of John Dobson building a Dobsonian telescope step by step, including hand-grinding the mirror. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Dobson Astro-Initiatives

Length

1 hr 28 min

Year

2014

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