Sources for Other Stuff You'll Need

• Salem Distributing Company A great source for abrasives, polishing compounds, and pitch. They carry professional grade Gugolz pitch. 1-800-456-8468

• Willmann-Bell, Inc. Another source for grinding and polshing supplies, as well as ceramic tiles and a hugh assortment of books on astronomy and telescope making. 1-804-320-7016

• Sky and Telescope Magazine The definitive astronomy magazine and website, with numerous links to related sites. 1-800-253-0245

• Astronomydaily.com A good, hands-on site with a lot of info on telescope making.

• The ATM Archives A huge set of indexed and searchable postings on telescope making.

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