# Some Buy Telescopes. These People Build Them From Scratch.

- Source: NYT > Science
- Published: 2026-10-24T09:00:26+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/science/space/stellafane-telescopes-makers.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/some-buy-telescopes-these-people-build-them-from-scratch-74fbdd/

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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