Actual Astronomy - ATM-ing With Special Guest Tom Otvos

<p>Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com</p> <p> </p> <p>- Since this might be a new topic for some people, maybe we can define amateur telescope making a little for people?</p> <p>- Can you tell us about what we mean by a 10-inch or a 25-inch?</p> <p>- What is the f-number?</p> <p>- Why would someone choose to make a telescope when new telescopes can be readily purchased?</p> <p>- What size and types of telescopes have you made?</p> <p>- Have you built any refractors? If so, how do you get the focuser square to the tube?</p> <p>- What has been your favorite?</p> <p>- What eyepieces do you prefer?</p> <p>Let’s talk about the big fast scopes, this seems to be somewhat of a recent phenomenon but it must be challenging to build large fast scopes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>- Can you tell us about why you might build an f3.x telescope?</p> <p>- Do you have any advice or suggestions for people looking to try their hand at telescope building?</p> <p> </p> <p>We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p>Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href= "http://cosmoquest