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Some Buy Telescopes. These People Build Them From Scratch.

Some Buy Telescopes. These People Build Them From Scratch.
NYT Science Saturday 24 October 2026, 09:00 UTC By Katrina Miller and Billy Hickey 1 min read
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For a century, amateur telescope makers have gathered at the Stellafane convention to celebrate their craft. Will the event last another 100 years?

For a century, amateur telescope makers have gathered at the Stellafane convention to celebrate their craft. Will the event last another 100 years?
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