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- Since this might be a new topic for some people, maybe we can define amateur telescope making a little for people?

- Can you tell us about what we mean by a 10-inch or a 25-inch?

- What is the f-number?

- Why would someone choose to make a telescope when new telescopes can be readily purchased?

- What size and types of telescopes have you made?

- Have you built any refractors? If so, how do you get the focuser square to the tube?

- What has been your favorite?

- What eyepieces do you prefer?

Let’s talk about the big fast scopes, this seems to be somewhat of a recent phenomenon but it must be challenging to build large fast scopes. 

- Can you tell us about why you might build an f3.x telescope?

- Do you have any advice or suggestions for people looking to try their hand at telescope building?

 

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