The thumbs-up
symbol marks
those companies that are highly recommended. These firms have
a solid reputation for quality and service.
that does not have the thumbs up symbol. They may be just as capable as
the highly recommended vendors. Most likely, I just haven't heard
enough about them to know.
There are perhaps two or three companies I would definitely not recommend.
You will not find them in these lists.
By Product
- Blanks, Mirrors and Lenses
- Mountings, Drives and Setting Circles
- Focusers, Cells, Tubes, Misc. ATM Parts
- Grinding and Polishing Stuff
- Coating Services
- Optical and Mechanical Surplus
- Domes
- Telescope Manufacturers
- Binocular Manufacturers
- Eyepiece Manufacturers
- Telescope Importers
- CCD Cameras and Accessories
- Astrophotography Accessories
- Retail and Mail Order Dealers
- Software and BBS's
- Books, Magazines and Charts
- Solar Filters
- Miscellaneous
By Location
Americas
- Argentina
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States - West
- United States - Midwest/Great Lakes
- United States - South
- United States - Northeast
Europe
Thanks to Stephen Tonkin for the UK listings.Thanks to Wolfgang Birkfellner for many of the European listings.