Introduction and Photo of Completed 'Scope

     Not-too-tech advice; Materials List; Tool List; Sources List

     Overview Drawing of 4.5" 'Scope with Plywood Cut Pattern

     Overview Drawing of Six-inch 'Scope with Plywood Cut Pattern

     Overview Drawing of Eight-inch 'Scope with Plywood Cut Pattern

     Overview Drawing of Ten-Inch 'Scope with Plywood Cut Pattern

     Section "A": Preparing the Tube, Making "Spider"; Eyepiece Tube

     Section "B"; "Tailgate" (Mirror Cell) Construction

     Section "C"; Making the Mount; Finishing Tips; Care Instructions

     Building a Dobsonian Sun Telescope

        Frequently Asked Questions  

     A Testimonial

     Complete Plans in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format

Based on these plans, Karen Fox made a scope and wrote an article for Popular Mechanics magazine.

Dan Gargel with 6" scope made from these plans.

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