The Antique Telescope Society (ATS) is a society for people interested in

antique An antique ( la, antiquus; 'old', 'ancient') is an item perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance, and often defined as at least 100 years old (or some other limit), although the term is often used loosely ...

telescope A telescope is a device used to observe distant objects by their emission, absorption, or reflection of electromagnetic radiation. Originally meaning only an optical instrument using lenses, curved mirrors, or a combination of both to observe ...

binoculars Binoculars or field glasses are two refracting telescopes mounted side-by-side and aligned to point in the same direction, allowing the viewer to use both eyes (binocular vision) when viewing distant objects. Most binoculars are sized to be held ...

, instruments, books, atlases, etc. It was established in 1992 and presently based in Virginia, the USA. The society has an annual meeting. It also publishes the ''Journal of the Antique Telescope Society'' and has an active email list. The American astronomer Michael D. Reynolds was the President of the Antique Telescope Society.

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Antique Telescope Society website
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