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SKY FUN

As an amateur astronomer for many years I view the construction of a usable/fun/valuable device such as a telescope as an ideal project for a child/parent team, that is doable and has benefits beyond the construction. The field of astronomy is somewhat unique in terms of all that it can and does entail. Included are, celestial dynamics, optical systems, mechanics, electronics, weather, the wonder of the night sky, photography, and the mystery of Greek mythology.  Oh, have you heard of the James Webb Space Telescope?