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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2>I strongly agree with Rupert. All that is necessary is
the objective lens and the eyepiece lens. The rest should be a project for the
kids / educator / interested amateur.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2>If money is to be spent for a complete optical system,
then surely binoculars should be considered?</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2>Maciej</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV>I think there is far greater reward in being able to "create" a
<BR>telescope then to be handed it on a plate. Not only will kids learn
<BR>about technical problems and that they are capable of solving it
<BR>themselves but they may be inspired to go further, instead of
<BR>believing that every thing comes from some far off land. Give them a
<BR>lesson in the alignment of the optics and the only thing not readily
<BR>available- the optics.<BR>I am sure their are capable people in this
mailing list who could <BR>build a telescope out of some cardboard or
sticks and sticky tape! A <BR>tripod can be made from a string hanging
from a tree, or three <BR>broomsticks tied together?
...<BR><BR>Rupert</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>