Making & Enjoying Telescopes: 6 Complete Projects & A Stargazer's Guide (Paperback)

by Robert Miller (Author), Kenneth Wilson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
"...follows a logical path through topics of safety, construction, sky coordinates, and, finally, design....Plans for each telescope are illustrated with both line drawings and photographs...procedures are laid out in an easy-to-follow technique...includes a rich gallery of illustrated telescopes that amateurs have built...a welcome addition as a source of ideas...well-written and well-illustrated book. The projects it presents are well within the skill level of a youngster...an asset to any school or public library."--Science Books & Films. 160 pages, 40 color illus., 75 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 10.


About the Author
Ian Wilson was born in London in 1941 and educated at Emanuel School, Wandsworth, and Magdalene College, Oxford, where he graduated in History in 1963. His previous books include The Turin Shroud, which became a worldwide bestseller when published in 1978 and Jesus: The Evidence (1984), a companion to the major three part TV series of the same name and another bestseller. The Blood and the Shroud was published in 1998. His biography of Shakespeare, Shakespeare: The Evidence was published in 1993 and The Bible is History in 1999. All of his books have attracted critical acclaim.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806912782
• ISBN-13: 978-0806912783
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,006,377 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Complex but essential for INTERMEDIATE ATM'ers, August 11, 1999

By	Rob Simmons ( [e-mail] ) (Lookout Mountain, Tn) - See all my reviews

I have to say at first i was dissapointed. I bought this book as a beginer telescope maker and i had to put it away. Then i bought Richard Berry's book and was enlightened. This is not to say that i don't like this book. If you have some experience with tools and wood i would suggest this book first. Or if you have made at least one telescope before, i would also suggest this book. Robert Miller & Wilson have many insights and examples but in many places they leave you on your own. Fortunately i have a degree in physics and was able to do fine on my own. One of my favoriate scopes was built using 3 of his plans mixed together. If you have a basic idea or have made scopes before... this is the best book to buy. If you have never made a scope before and are just getting into this field of astronomy, do yourself a favor and get Richard Berry's book.. (also here on amazon.com) But i promise that if you buy this book later on, you will be happy. If you buy it now,you will get frustrated. What Robert Miller & Wilson did teach me was to, above all, enjoy the scope you make!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the price, July 30, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Making & Enjoying Telescopes: 6 Complete Projects & A Stargazer's Guide (Hardcover)

This book is very imformative and useful to the beginning telescope maker. It does not describe mirror grinding or optical testing but very thoroughly explains construction, design, and tips for making 10 inch or less telescopes

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent material on building your own telescope, December 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Making & Enjoying Telescopes: 6 Complete Projects & A Stargazer's Guide (Hardcover)

This book makes it easier to understand the great hobby of Amatuer Telescope Making. I read this book from front to back, twice! Included in this book are easy to follow instructions on making six very usable amatuer telescopes. A must for any astronomer's bookshelf. Also included is a great chapter on a portable 8" reflecting telescope,designed by Bob Scholtz.