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Build your own telescope part 1: The mirror
12 Nov 2014

Build your own telescope part 1: The mirror

by Thomas | posted in: Astronomy, DIY | 21

BuildingĀ or buying? That’s a question that often comes to the mind of amateur astronomers. This question is not always about money saving. Instead, if you consider getting a 10″ instrument or less, you’re very likely to spend more money building … Continued

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