Expert: Paul Wagner - 5/1/2008

Question
QUESTION: Can you please tell me a website because there are no books here
i dont understand how the dobsonian mount moves and i can point it at the stars

ANSWER: Hi Hady

You should check out these websites for a quick lesson on dobsonian telescopes:

http://www.sidewalkastronomers.us/id5.html

http://www.bbastrodesigns.com/tm.html

Hope that's a help.

I am leaving for Sicily for a week, but will be back on May 9th if you have more questions.

Paul Wagner

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QUESTION: How do i move the mount and point the telescope at the stars
I want a step by step to build the telescope
Thanks alot

Answer
Hi Hady,

Unfortunately you need too much information to put in an email, but your questions and much more will be answered if you can order or borrow the book All About Telescopes by Sam Brown.  This is an excellent resource book that will help you with the project.

Paul Wagner