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Astronomy Club & Telescope Making
Join the Sidewalk Astronomers and learn all about the stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Learn how to make your own Dobsonian telescope.(Material list available upon request) You can join us any time to start building your very own telescope and work at your own pace. The only charge is for materials.
 
Starting in January 2008 at the Stough Canyon Nature Center in the city of Burbank. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. call to confirm time
 
2300 Walnut Avenue Burbank (Mapquest: Use 1500 Walnut Ave. 91501)  phone # (818) 238-5440

A couple of resources we like that tell you how to build a telescope are:
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Don't worry if the instructions seem complicated or confusing. It'll be easier when we show you. We did it so it can't be that hard.

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Ann & Jacqueline grinding

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Tom ready to pour a lap

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Tim's pitch lap & mirror

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Testing Matt's new base should work ok =)

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Sean grinding

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Pouring a lap

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Tim's tailgate & tube

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Tim's polishing clean room