Small Dob Web Site - This Web site is devoted to users of Dobsonian reflector astronomical telescopes (commonly referred to as Dobsonians or Dobs) with apertures of about 10 inches or less.
Observing Tips - by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
Collimating Newtonian Optics - by Mel Bartels.
FAQ about Collimating a Newtonian telescope - by Nils Olof Carlin.
Measuring Reflectivity of Secondary Mirrors - an article by Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club.
Meade Advanced Products Users Group - Resources for Meade owners, including LX200, LX50, and StarFinder telescopes and Pictor CCD cameras.
Meade 4504 Telescopes Group Web Page - Shares information, tips, and resources for owners and users of Meade 4504 (4.5" reflector) telescopes.
C8 Polar Alignment Problems? - A how-to, do-it-yourself project for making your own altitude and azimuth adjusters for easier polar aligning the Celstar C8 telescope. Also has a roll about, leveling tripod base.
ETXASTRO · Meade ETX Group - Discussion on the Meade ETX telescope and accessories. This groups is for Meade ETX owners and anyone considering using the ETX as their next telescope.
LX200 - Photos showing the size differences in the LX200 8" and 10".
All About Eyepiece Designs - There is a bewildering variety of eyepieces on the market today and choosing between them may be difficult for the beginning astronomer. This article describes the different eyepiece designs (such as Huygens, Ramsden, Kellner, Plössl, etc.) and lists their inherent advantages and disadvantages.
Telescope Balancing - Instructions on how to balance your telescope properly.
