How are the original telescopes made? Please help me out with any info and directions on how they build telescopes. A.S.A.P.
2007-05-08 08:50:43 · 5 answers · asked by Faithfull_music 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The first telescopes used two simple eyeglass lenses at opposite ends of a tube. One lens has a long focal length and the other a short focal length. Look through the end with the short focal length lens to see a magnified image. The source is a kit to make your own telescope, including instructions. $9 each (or 10 for $50 if you need a bunch for a class)
2007-05-08 09:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can make a telescope entirely from scratch, in which case you must grind the mirror or lens, or you can buy all or some of the parts and assemble it.
There are many books on telescope making and online resources.
You want to do a websearch for amateur telescope making, or you can go here:
http://www.atmsite.org
2007-05-09 02:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by "original" telescopes. I built a telescope (12.5 in, f6, Newtonian/Dobsonian). Are you trying to build one? I could help you with that. You'd have to e-mail me.
2007-05-08 16:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Brant 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try these websites:
radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/telescope/construction_manuals.htm
medusa.as.arizona.edu/lbto/teleindex.html
www.starastronomy.org/TelescopeMaking/Links
www.gb.nrao.edu/GBT/construction/gbtsteel1.html
There ar many more listed under a search for
telescope construction
2007-05-08 16:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The original telescopes were made by properly emptying a pringles can and then using broken glasses to enhance the image, your welcome
2007-05-08 16:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋