What's this all about?

Amateur Telescope Making is a hobby that combines the craftsman's hands, the artist's eye, and the scavenger's nose. A very fine telescope can be built from almost anything. It is limited only by the maker's creativity and resourcefulness. Few other hobbies can claim the wide variety of technique and style that result in the production of instruments of discovery that will give a lifetime of rewards. I hope this little website will help to light the fire in yet another generation of ATM'ers.