Re: Is ATM dead?
- From: wsnell01@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: 29 Dec 2006 05:53:20 -0800
Larry G. wrote:
Many years ago, I became quite interested and involved with
Amateur Telescope Making (ATM). Since then, I have built
a few instruments of my own, ground a few mirrors, and helped
other amateurs with their projects.
These days, good scopes are much more affordable, and there
is little or no cost justification for the effort required
to build your own. Books on ATM have always been a rarity,
seldom finding their way to store shelves, and must be
ordered via mail, now internet.
Sky and Telescope and Scientific American used to contain a
wealth of articles and information on the practice. But
now, the subject is seldom mentioned in S&T, and not at all
in SA.
Has the art of amateur telescope making died?
No it hasn't, but most home-made telescopes are ugly, even if they work
very well. People today want sleek, shiny-looking equipment and they
want it now, so they buy professionally-made stuff instead. :-)
.
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