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Starlight In Focus: The Precision and Ingenuity of Amateur Telescope Makers

Name: Starlight In Focus: The Precision and Ingenuity of Amateur Telescope Makers
Start: 2025-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-28T23:59:59-04:00

July 17 - July 28

📅 On view mid-July
📍 American Precision Museum, Windsor, VT

The American Precision Museum and Stellafane present a special temporary exhibit exploring the art and science of amateur telescope making.

See hand-ground telescope mirrors, telescope-making tools, and a 3D-printed homemade telescope—all part of a display that celebrates the craftsmanship, creativity, and engineering behind backyard astronomy. Learn how makers transform raw materials into instruments that reveal the stars.

This exhibit coincides with the annual Stellafane Convention in nearby Springfield, July 24–27, 2025.

Details

Start: July 17
End: July 28
Event Category: Pop-Up Exhibit

Starting October 20, there will be construction at the museum. Visitor experience may be impacted.