Japanese manufacturer of planetariums and telescopes. [Spanish, English, Japanese]

Academics, research, library, publications, events, news, computing and telescopes, and links.

A pictorial history of the US space race, telescope information, outer banks, awards and recognition, and links.

Guide to telescope basics, observation tips, monthly selection picks, and links.

Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope.

Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography.

Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects.

Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information.

Information on getting started, binoculars,first telescope, and expanding horizons.

Gallery, equipment, audio-video, log, accessories, telescope 101, and links.

Areas covered include optics, woodworking, metalworking, electronics, programming, and telescope equipment, and tips and techniques.

Simple and proven techniques that most appropriate for the beginner and the novice mirror and telescope makers.

Equatorial table, hydraulic focusing system, stepper motor electronic controls, hydraulic drive, advice to build a telescope, and beginners corner

Telescope mirror making supplies and tutorials.

Freeware, Version 7.4, program for designing and analyzing telescope configurations.

Events, activities, telescope making, observing, imaging, gallery, library, resources, archives, newsletter, and news.

Located in Northern Virginia near Washington D.C., and includes FAQ, what's new, observing sights, telescope making, resources, newsletter, and gallery.

Star parties, monthly meetings, public outreach, telescope making and other activities.

Outreach, events, resources, merchandise, utilities, and telescope loaner utility page.

Dobsonian telescope plans and beginners handbook.