6.2 Acknowledgments

I would like to thank my professors at CSU, Chico for their encouragement in the endeavor. A special thanks to Leonard and Ray, for their patients, guidance, and forbearance in helping make much of the construction part of my studies.

Thanks Martin, Terry, Grant, and Charles and to the members of the Ventura County Astronomical Society for opening the world of Astronomy.

Thanks to Bob, and Paul of Chabot Telescope Makers.

Thanks also Jerry, Ken, Jim, and Dick of the Chico Astronomers.

Thanks to Kevin for all of your help, encouragement , and not thinking that I was too crazy.

And especially,

Thanks Bill, I could never have done it without your help.