Grade 10 Science Project
Newtonian Reflector Telescope
For a science project in Grade 10 I designed and built a fully functioning Newtonian reflector telescope.
The Build
A Newtonian reflector uses a primary concave mirror to collect and focus light, with a secondary flat mirror to redirect the image to a side-mounted eyepiece. Building one from scratch requires precision in mirror alignment, tube construction, and mount design.
Gallery
“Pictured above is the planet Jupiter, you can actually make out its bands!”
“Pictured above is Jupiter and its moons.”