From: "Tom Krajci" 
To: "'J&S'" ,
         
Reply-To: "Tom Krajci" 


>From: J&S [mailto:jsstars{at}worldnet.att.net]

>...The Newbie is another case. Many times we have seen Newbies that
just
>want to get a scope together in the fastest way possible to get out
under
>the stars as soon as possible.

>...I think we agree that in that case the Newbie should use the easiest
>fastest methods he can, then take his time building two or three more
>scopes, experimenting and trying different methods. Eventually, he will
>learn the methods that match his personal skill sets, tastes, and
>objectives.

That's why I recommend this book:
http://www.willbell.com/tm/tm2.htm

It's great starting point, and I have built several scopes using the ideas,
materials, and techniques listed in the book.

By using this book as a starting point, it helps avoid the 'oral tradition'
syndrome that sometimes affects this list.

Instead of someone making a long post in reply to a newcomer's
question...one could merely reply...

http://www.willbell.com/tm/tm2.htm
...and to similar resources.

...and one day we could have automatically added to each email on this
list...the URL for ATM FAQ, etc.  (Hope refuses to die! ;-)

Tom Krajci
Tashkent, Uzbekistan


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