Build Your Own Telescope includes complete plans, step-by-step instructions and 275 illustrations that show you how to build these five telescopes: •4" f /10 Reflector: A sturdy and easy-to-use telescope that is perfect for beginners or as a parent/child project. •6" f /8 Dobsonian Reflector: A light, compact telescope that is simple to build, but powerful enough to satisfy a backyard observer for many years. •6" f /8 Equatorial Reflector: A classic design for the amateur astronomer or craftsman who wants an elegant telescope and great performance. •10" f /6 Dobsonian Reflector: A powerful and versatile telescope suitable for casual stargazing or for a serious amateur's long-term observing programs. •6" f /15 Refractor: A large refractor that outperforms commercial telescopes of considerably larger aperture.

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