Display Telescopes made at home and discuss seeing the moon. For ideas, see:
Ultra Simple Telescopes
I'm disappointed by Home Training Tools' "
make a simple telescope" directions, unless you happen to have the right lenses around the house! They sell
a kit for $13 with what you need, and individual lenses for a more do-it-yourself approach. I really liked their
astrolabe directions - this tool has been around for 1000 years reaching its heyday in 1400-1500.
There are some plans for Do-It_Yourself telescopes, including big ones (think of the one in "And the SkyLark sings for me) online. N
eed more? Consider
Optics for KidsSupply sources include:http://amasci.com/surplus/surpopt.html
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