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THE ALAN YOUNG TELESCOPE

RESTORATION PROGRESS REPORTS

Telescope History
 
Our major project is the restoration of the 22.5 inch Newtonian Reflector, which was designed and built by Alan Young at Burwash in East Sussex.
Here is a list of progress reports, showing how our work is getting on.
Report 1 - First Attempt To Assemble The Telescope's Parts
Report 2 - Further Trial Assembly Of The Telescope
Report 3 - Mounting Pillar And Polar Axis
Report 4 - Polar Worm Drive Assembly
Report 5 - Fork Cleaning And Painting
Report 6 - Primary Mirror Refit
Report 7- Tube Reassembly And Fitting
Report 8 - Working At Last!
 

 
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